Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens
The highly contagious bird flu has hit Montgomery County, Maryland, where officials say a backyard flock of chickens tested positive for the virus, making it the first case of a homeowner’s birds having the virus in Maryland this year and bringing the number of cases in the D.
Bird flu outbreak 2025: Symptoms, prevention, Michigan backyard chicken infection concerns
Here's what you need to know about the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, and what bird flu might mean to you, your chickens and pets.
Bird flu identified in Montgomery County backyard chicken flock
WASHINGTON — A chicken in a Montgomery County backyard flock has tested positive for bird flu, the Maryland Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The whole flock and area are under quarantine after state laboratory testing identified the highly pathogenic H5N1 (HPAI) strain of avian influenza virus in one chicken.
Pittsburgh-area farm that lost 2,000 chickens to bird flu taking extra steps to protect flock
The price hikes on eggs right now are due, in part, to bird flu wiping out chickens on farms. One Pittsburgh-area farm is taking extra precautions to protect its flock. From the roosters crowing to the hens clucking,
Bird flu detected in O'Brien County commercial chickens
Iowa's second report of bird flu within poultry in 2025 has been detected in a O'Brien County commercial laying chicken flock. This marks Iowa's first report of bird flu within poultry in February, with the year's first case detected last month in a Clinton County backyard flock.
Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens. Experts warn to think it through
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Backyard chickens: Answer to high egg prices
Rising egg prices has some shoppers trying to find a cheaper solution. “This look is all about American exceptionalism,” she ...
Ohio leads bird flu cases. What will happen to egg prices? Can you raise your own chickens?
Ohio is leading the nation with bird flu cases in poultry. What does this mean for egg prices, and can you raise your own poultry at home?
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Thinking about getting a chicken? Largo feed store says it’s rising in popularity as egg prices soar
Backyard chicken ownership has grown in popularity over the years. One feed store in Largo said since the price of eggs has gone up, they've had more inquiries from people interested in chicken ...
Residents turn to backyard farming as Tractor Supply gears up for baby chick season
As spring approaches, Tractor Supply in Pittston Township is preparing for its busiest season, with baby chicks set to arrive amid soaring egg prices.
Are backyard chickens a solution to high egg prices?
FOX 13’s Regina Gonzalez has a look at how backyard chickens could help some homeowners as the costs of eggs continues to go ...
Are backyard chickens the solution to rising egg prices?
With egg prices skyrocketing due to bird flu outbreaks and supply shortages, many Americans are looking for alternatives.
Want to raise backyard chickens? You might want to consider the cost
Want to raise backyard chickens? You might want to consider the cost - With the price of eggs soaring, more people are ...