HODGDON, Maine (WAGM) - From egg to plate, chickens serve many purposes throughout their life cycle. This is why many Mainers choose to raise their own birds, either for meat, eggs or both.

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs.

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.

With sticker shock still affecting grocery shoppers, many people may be wondering if buying chickens could be the correct ...

Jennifer Johnson wants to raise chickens – a dream she's had for nearly a decade. Still, it took until early February, after a dramatic spike in egg prices, for Johnson to convince her husband ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With high egg prices in grocery stores nationwide, there has been a growing interest from people looking to raise their own chickens. “We’ve had a lot of inquiries if ...

Amid egg shortages and soaring prices, some consumers are taking a crack at a fresh alternative — they're turning to companies that let them rent their chickens. Ever thought of raising your own ...

Grinwald says that if you’re raising regular-sized chickens ... Hobby Farms website is regularly updated with tips. Kathy Shea Mormino’s The Chicken Chick website and Facebook page are some ...

YOUR AREA. A BIRD FLU HAS HIT THE EGG INDUSTRY SO HARD SOME ARE BUYING THEIR OWN CHICKENS NOW. HOWEVER, EXPERTS SAY RAISING YOUR OWN CHICKENS WON’T SAVE YOU MUCH MONEY. ACTUALLY, A LIVESTOCK ...

Experts say raising chickens isn’t likely to save many inflation-weary consumers money amid the spike in egg prices. But for Johnson, among a growing number of Americans expressing interest in ...