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Browse 7 in-depth Flock guides from Chicken Keeper Guide. Our editorial team researches and writes each one to give you clear, practical answers, current as of July 2026. The newest are shown first.
Salmonella Outbreak Hits 31 States as Flock Numbers Keep Rising
A CDC-tracked salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has now sickened 184 people across 31 states, …
Egg Prices Crashed But Flock Numbers Keep Climbing
The egg aisle is normal again. Prices that hit a jaw-dropping $6.23 per dozen in March 2025, the highest in …
Protect Your Backyard Flock From Avian Influenza
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your local chicken-keeping group just blew up with …
What the CDC's New Backyard Flock Survey Found About HPAI
If you’ve got a backyard flock right now, you might be wondering whether all the HPAI news is something …
How To Safely Introduce New Chicks To Your Flock
Most people get the introduction wrong before the chicks even arrive. They read “keep them separate for …
Why Roosters Matter In Your Backyard Flock
Nobody warns you about the noise at 3 a.m. Not the hatchery website. Not the cheerful Facebook group. Not even …
Your First Flock: A Beginner's Guide To Raising Chickens
The first egg I ever collected was from a Black Australorp named Harriet, and I carried it inside with both …