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How to raise backyard chickens -- and what you should consider first

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- According to the USDA, Alphainfluenzavirus influenzae, or bird flu, has eradicated more than 13 million chickens nationwide in the past 30 days—and more than 3 million of those are ...

Backyard chickens are now America's third most common pet. Here's how to start your own flock

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