A newly introduced bill in the Illinois House would give residents across the state a guaranteed right to keep backyard hens, marking a major shift on how local governments regulate poultry.

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COLUMBIA — After a ruling out of Cole County, some homeowners associations might have different egg-spectations for residents who own backyard chickens. Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe ruled a state ...

Avian influenza has been detected again in a backyard chicken flock in Kent County, Delaware. The virus, also known as bird flu, spreads quickly and can affect wild birds, poultry, and other animals.

The Bossier City Council voted 5-2 to reject a proposal that would have allowed backyard chickens. Supporters of the proposal cited self-sufficiency, while opponents raised concerns about smell, noise ...

KAPLAN, La. (KLFY) – The City of Kaplan is implementing stricter regulations on backyard chickens and other domestic birds following the passage of a new city ordinance. The Kaplan City Council ...

Over the past several years, what once seemed like a niche rural hobby has quietly crossed into suburban backyards: keeping pet chickens. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 11 ...

The Bossier City Council introduced an ordinance to allow residents to own up to four backyard chickens. This measure would repeal a previous city ordinance that banned commercial poultry farming.

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire. Blue Springs residents will soon be able to legally raise ...

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was detected in a non-commercial backyard flock. The backyard bird flock was in Henry ...

Sanger delayed wastewater pretreatment enforcement for over two decades. Untreated poultry waste overwhelmed city plant, causing citywide foul odors. Taxpayers now fund multimillion-dollar repairs to ...