And to get started, first make sure it's all legal. Check your local town ordinances to see if there are any restrictions in ...

Backyard chickens are now America's third most popular pet - here's how to start your own flock from scratch.

No farm? No problem. Here's exactly how to build a chicken coop and raise healthy hens in a regular backyard.

Even ignoring the coop as a sunk cost, you spend $600 a year on feed to produce $219 worth of eggs. That is a $381 loss every ...