Although the Bults’ chickens, with their 472 Insta followers, might get more public exposure than most backyard poultry, the pair certainly wasn’t alone in choosing chickens as pandemic pets.

Do not give adult chicken grit to baby chicks. Good news for those who want to pick the chicks up. Doing this multiple times a day can get them used to be handled at an early stage.

Everyone is after the same thing: baby chickens. The high price of eggs is creating a demand for chickens. Nationwide, the demand has far outstripped supply, leaving would-be poulterers scrambling ...

Everyone is after the same thing: baby chickens. “It’s pretty ridiculous,” said Kira Amdahl, who works there. Chicks typically spend days, if not weeks, at the store before finding a home.

Everyone is after the same thing: baby chickens. “It’s pretty ridiculous,” said Kira Amdahl, who works there. Chicks typically spend days, if not weeks, at the store before finding a home.