Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 11 million U.S. households now keep backyard chickens. (PATRICK T.

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres care for backyard chickens through harsh winter conditions while maintaining flock health and safety.

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Thinking about raising chickens in your backyard? You're not alone. "I think a lot of people want chickens just for the fun of it," says John Ramos, owner of Dallas-based Urban Chicken, a concierge ...

Source: Anil Öztas, via Wikimedia Commons. 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 ...