Chickens in the News
This article in FORTUNE explores how millennials and Gen Z are increasingly adopting chickens as companion animals, contributing to a booming industry...
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This article in AXIOS reported on how rising egg prices have led many to start raising backyard chickens, with 11 million U.S. households now having chickens, and 8 million considering them pets.
Published in MYsA, this article highlights how residents in San Antonio's Westside maintain backyard chickens for cultural and economic benefits.
PEOPLE outlines how former soccer superstar David Beckham is making the most of his time and spending it with his animals (chickens) and his bees!
Actress Jennifer Garner is a real chicken fan. She has kept chickens for years, long before they became an Instagram hit, and calls herself a “chicken lady.” On her Instagram, she introduced one of her favorites, Regina George, named after the main character from Mean Girls. Courtesy of VANITY FAIR.
Talk about lucky birds! Meghan Markle and her son Archie enjoy their flock and luxury coop at their $19m California mansion in this article from the DAILY MAIL. Meghan also spoke at length about her birds on ELLEN.
This article in THE GUARDIAN outlines how Despite conflicting laws, a wave of amateur homesteaders have started keeping fowl in the spirit of self-sufficiency.
This AP article addresses how keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic. But costs might go well beyond the nationwide average of $4.15 a dozen that commercial eggs sold for in December...
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This article courtesy of THE NY POST explores how residents across the five boroughs are embracing backyard chicken keeping, highlighting personal stories and the legal aspects of urban poultry ownership in NYC.
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People are snapping up chickens that are “heavy layers” in response to egg inflation. The chick situation holds lessons about the broader economy. Courtesy of the NY TIMES.
This 5-minute listen from NPR says it all and includes text, if that is your preference. The author describes her and her daughters' relationship development with new birds. A muist read or listen!
Ybor City has long been home to roaming feral chickens. Smaller in stature and more agile than your ordinary backyard birds, they have won over tourists and residents alike. But a rise in their numbers has sparked a debate about whether the birds deserve special protections. A classic article from MOTHER JONES.
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