More than 100 abandoned egg-laying chickens at the Capital Regional District’s animal shelter were flying the coop for new homes on Monday, as people turned up to adopt them. “It’s great ...

Gray says many of her chickens, including her beloved hen, Betty Grable, are more like house pets than livestock. They ride in the car with her, snuggle with other animals on her farm and are a ...

Chickens are experiencing a surge in popularity. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 85 million backyard or household chickens, making them the third most common pet in the country.