For our weekly dose of wonder, NPR learns about glorious sounds chicken make at a very important moment in their lives — when they're laying an egg. Americans need to feel more wonder in their lives.

A new study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks. A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited ...

Almost overlooked at the Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day last week was a small but vocal contingent of chickens. I was standing on the north side of South Temple, waiting for the light to change, when I ...

A clash between West Anchorage neighbors over the clucking of backyard hens has led city officials to re-examine local laws about harassment and animal noise. Dan and Debra Dailey were fined $150 in ...

Debra and Dan Dailey with their empty chicken coop in the backyard of their Jewel Lake home on Jan. 22. (Bill Roth / ADN) A clash between West Anchorage neighbors over the clucking of backyard hens ...