For now, Bismarck’s backyard dreams of farm-fresh eggs are on hold. City commissioners have once again said no to allowing chickens within city limits, ending an appeal that sought to loosen long-standing restrictions. The decision followed concerns about fire hazards and the[...]
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Bismarck City Commission to determine future of chicken ownership
Bismarck’s long-running debate over backyard chickens is finally coming to a head. City commissioners will vote tonight on whether to let residents keep hens within city limits — a decision that’s divided the community almost evenly. The proposal would allow up to[...]
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Bird Flu Confirmed in Stutsman County backyard flock
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has received confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard chicken flock in Stutsman County from the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The State Board of Animal[...]
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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[...]
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Dilworth 10-year-old hatches plan to get backyard chickens in town
What do you do when the rules don’t match your values—and you’re only 10 years old? If you’re Ariel Olson of Dilworth, Minnesota, you start a petition, rally your neighbors, and take your case straight to City Hall. Ariel wants backyard chickens,[...]
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Bismarck revisits backyard chicken ordinance
Bismarck is once again debating whether backyard chickens should be allowed within city limits. Currently, only rural residential areas permit small flocks, but growing public interest has city leaders reconsidering. Supporters highlight the benefits of fresh eggs and food security, while opponents[...]
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From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses
Egg prices are soaring, and small business owners are feeling the pinch. With avian flu forcing mass chicken culls, the cost of a dozen eggs has more than doubled since last summer—and it’s not just about price. Supply chain disruptions mean bakers[...]
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Prairie Fare: Current egg prices scramble omelet costs
“What is the surcharge on eggs?” I asked our server as she poured us cups of coffee. I was perusing the somewhat apologetic sign on the restaurant table. The increase in egg prices had caused them to charge customers a little extra[...]
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Leaning Against the Majority on Hens and Snakes
Tomorrow night at Minot’s special City Council meeting, I’m leaning towards allowing snakes as pets and backyard hens. And if my support ends up in those columns, it would be in spite of what I consider a majority of public input that’s[...]