Chickens are fast becoming everyday pets in Switzerland, with around seventy thousand households now keeping them, according to federal authorities.
Breeders say sales are up by nearly half.
They say buyers are drawn by fresh eggs, as well as the added benefit of garden fertilizer and reduced food waste.
It’s also reasonably cheap to keep chickens - a hen costs around 30 francs and coops and feed are also cheap.
Crans-Montana safety worker stays silent
The investigation into the fire at a bar in Crans-Montana has taken a new turn, after a former municipal employee refused to answer questions during a hearing.
Bern says it supports ceasefire and could re-open embassy
Switzerland has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it an important step towards easing tensions in the region.
Strong demand for tech-bunkers
Tech companies are searching for secure installations to base their data centres - and a Swiss nuclear bunker seems to be the most popular.
Major forest fire in Graubünden
Firefighters in Graubünden are battling a major forest fire in Val Poschiavo that has been burning since Tuesday.
Teens convicted for fake IDs
A group of teens in Vaud have learned the hard way that fake IDs come with real consequences.
Overnight closures of A9 this month
The A9 autoroute between Aigle and Villeneuve will be closed to traffic in both directions overnight from the 13th and 18th of this month.
