With warming temperatures comes the conclusion of the winter wildlife hibernation period. Now, officials are asking the ...

There is a rush to begin raising backyard chickens as grocery store egg prices continue to skyrocket amid shortages blamed on ...

The best bet to save the imperiled species may be a system that pays farmers and ranchers to protect its grassland home.

Faced with high egg prices, some residents are turning to backyard flocks. But experts advise to check first -- it may not be legal in your area.

A Mississippi poultry farm has reported the United States' first outbreak of the highly pathogenic H7N9 bird flu strain since ...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a viral disease that affects both wild and domestic bird populations, as well as dairy cattle.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says this case is out of a commercial pullet farm in Buena Vista County. This is an operation that raises young chickens into egg-laying ...

Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista County to take effect immediately after announcement of the virus detection. The proclamation give state ...

A Red Star hen, a hybrid breed that lays large brown eggs ... Egg and turkey producers sell most of their products in the U.S. and have been hit hardest by the virus. Without a new policy including ...

Bird flu is a concern in Ohio and across the nation, and is blamed for high egg prices and bare shelves at some stores. In Portage County, farmers are concerned about protecting their flock from ...

C-Jay Martin, a 25-year-old Maine resident born without eyes, recently emerged victorious in a legal twist that allowed him to keep his emotional support chickens. This case highlights the ...