With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some shoppers are considering keeping their own backyard laying hens, but experts say ...

Are you thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak.

With bird flu increasing the price of eggs and making them scarce in some areas, many are considering raising backyard ...

Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull ...

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I call this virus a terrorist,” says the CEO of one of the nation's biggest egg producers. “And we are in a battle and losing ...

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This outbreak feels different from any other, farmers say. Egg producers and industry groups are begging for a new prevention ...

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.

To combat soaring egg prices, you may be thinking of taking matters into your own hands and owning a few chickens, but is it legal in Denver?

NEW YORK — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic.

"I could sell 100 chicks today if I had 100 chicks. I can't keep up with them," Patti Reed, owner of St. Pete's Amber Glen Feed Depot, said.