Do backyard chickens save money? Poultry expert weighs in

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As egg prices continue to rise, more and more people are considering raising their own backyard chickens. Egg prices have officially hit a record high, with the average dozen now costing nearly $5. That's if you can even find them, with countless retailers seeing empty shelves despite limiting the number of cartons customers can purchase.According to Metro Animal Care and Control in Nashville, 72 backyard chicken permits have been issued so far this