MA law allows you to kill an animal that damages your property, but MassWildlife says that should be the last resort.

A new fence goes up on a Saturday. By Sunday, there’s a certified letter from the HOA in the mailbox. Sound dramatic? According to the American Bar Association, neighbor disputes are one of the most ...

THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE IS STARTING TO GET REPORTS OF BEARS COMING OUT OF HIBERNATION. NOW, THEY'RE ...

Wooster residents can keep backyard chickens, but city rules limit roosters and require birds to be properly contained.

Sparta residents who keep backyard chickens may soon be allowed to double the size of their flocks under a proposed change to the village's existing ordinance.

Discover how Mark from Self Sufficient Me responds after a fox attack wipes out his flock of backyard chickens and ducks. Watch as he sets up an electric fence, tests its security with bait, and ...

And she or he definitely needs to be safely ensconced in the yard with no escape options. “Just personally, I can tell you that I’m always thinking about ‘What do dogs need in that environment?’ ” ...

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 ...

An Aynor resident’s fence was damaged by strong winds as a storm rolled through the area on Thursday afternoon. Photos courtesy of Emy Wellings show portions of a fence being ...

Baby rabbits can be very difficult to care for, which makes finding a rabbit's nest in your yard a pretty dicey situation. Here's what you should do.

"This is so beautiful, the excitement in his wee face and body," one said. Another wrote: "Such pure happiness, lovely to see." ...

Included: two observation decks for nature-watching ...