Are you thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak.

“Just about every predator on the planet eats a chicken,” Prann said. Startup costs can also vary widely, from about $200 to $2,000 for a coop alone, according to the Associated Press. Feeders and ...

The avian flu outbreak has killed millions of chickens in America, and currently no end in sight. It has also led to a hike ...