Chickens are the universal symbol of urban homesteading. Instagrammers pose with one tucked under an arm as a self-sufficiency flex. But what if I told you raising backyard chickens in Portland is a ...

FENTON TWP, MI -- Residents may soon have some new feathered friends in their backyards in southern Genesee County. The Fenton Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on Monday, Jan. 6, on an ...

While dogs may still reign supreme as the companion of choice, there is one unlikely pet that is taking the our hearts by storm: ducks. The popularity of ducks is off the charts. Google searches for ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...