How baby chickens became America’s hottest commodity
In Helena, Montana, people are lining up for hours—not for a concert or a new phone, but for baby chickens. Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, usually a quiet place, is fielding hundreds of calls a day as the backyard chicken boom hits full stride. Driven by soaring egg prices and a desire for self-sufficiency, demand has far outpaced supply nationwide. But with rising costs and the realities of raising animals, experts warn: a chick today might be a Craigslist listing tomorrow if folks aren’t prepared for the work. Tik Root with Grist has the full story.
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