Chickens

Over a hundred chicken tender enthusiasts gathered in Manchester – the self-proclaimed chicken tender capital of the world – to celebrate the food’s 50th birthday on Thursday. The “Jersey Shore” cast also made a surprise appearance.

In New Hampshire, the average price of eggs reached an all-time high of almost $5 per dozen in February, according to the the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. In February 2024, eggs were $2.50 a dozen.

While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.

The virus is circulating in some wild birds here. But so far, it hasn’t spread to any commercial poultry flocks or dairy herds.

Sy Montgomery’s newest book takes us into the coop and shares the rich and varied lives of chickens.

The Agriculture Department gave the green light to Upside Foods and Good Meat, firms that had been racing to be the first in the U.S. to sell meat that doesn't come from slaughtered animals — what's now being referred to as "cell-cultivated" or "cultured" meat as it emerges from the laboratory and arrives on dinner plates.

One case of the virus has been found in a domestic flock in the state, according to New Hampshire’s state veterinarian.

With the boom in backyard chickens, New Hampshire cities and towns are trying to balance this trend with regulations aimed at safety and neighborhood…

A chicken breed known for its ability to withstand cold winters is now the official state poultry of New Hampshire. But it still could run afoul of…

As more Granite Staters set up coops, some of their neighbors are crowing over the noise –and local governments are having to step in. We’ll talk about…