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The best bet to save the imperiled species may be a system that pays farmers and ranchers to protect its grassland home.

With egg prices reaching an all-time high in the US, the idea of backyard chickens — roaming around, grazing on grass, and producing fresh, delicious eggs — is becoming increasingly appealing.