Chickens Archives - Bangor Daily News

Meet Gertie, the world’s oldest chicken who lives in Maine

by Patty Wight, Maine Public April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

But a gang of hens nearly gut her record-setting destiny short when they violently attacked her two Christmases ago.

Why you shouldn’t have indoor chickens

by Julia Bayly January 10, 2026January 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Calais family sues city over chicken coop restrictions

by Michael Livingston, Maine Public September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Police and Courts

3 chickens flew the coop in Brewer

by Christopher Burns June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

PETA will be driving a truck emitting the cries of chickens and subliminal messages around Bangor

by Christopher Burns June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

State

Maine lawmakers smooth over chicken debate sparked by Laurel Libby

by Billy Kobin April 29, 2025April 30, 2025

Homestead, How-To

Try these ideas to keep your chickens’ water from freezing

by Elizabeth Walztoni December 26, 2024December 25, 2024

How to keep your chickens happy all winter

by Julia Bayly December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

This autumn chicken hack can save money and get you eggs sooner

by Elizabeth Walztoni September 6, 2024September 5, 2024

Fancy chicken coops: Mainers are spending thousands on hen houses

by Elizabeth Walztoni August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

How to set up a chicken coop

by Elizabeth Walztoni August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

What I learned when I went to poultry school

by Elizabeth Walztoni April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

How to prepare for chicks

by Sam Schipani February 29, 2024February 28, 2024

Before you get chicks, here’s your poultry 101 lesson

by Julia BaylyFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Try these alternatives to wood for creating a chicken coop

by Julia Bayly January 11, 2024January 10, 2024

What to do with used eggshells

by Sam Schipani October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

What to do with a surplus of fresh eggs besides give them away

by Julia Bayly October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

A city ordinance prohibits the family from owning the emotional support chickens based on where they live in Bangor.

Bangor family is fighting to keep its emotional support chickens

by Kathleen O'Brien September 25, 2023November 27, 2023

Heat and humidity can be dangerous for chickens

by Julia Bayly July 21, 2023July 20, 2023

Don’t put heat lamps in your chicken coop

by Julia BaylyFebruary 4, 2023February 4, 2023