Livestock

Chickens & Obesity, The Silent Killer: How to Avoid Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome & Heat Stroke
The backyard chickens of today are much different from grandma’s chickens. They are being spoiled, getting fat and dying from obesity related complications. In order to spare our feathered pets the deadly consequences of obesity, we must familiarize ourselves with its causes, acknowledge our role in contributing to it and take affirmative steps to quash it.
Chicken Sweaters: Just Say No | The Chicken Chick®
While it's fine to engage in a little silliness with our chickens from time-to-time, sweaters are not only unnecessary, they can be dangerous.
Buying Chickens to Start a Laying Flock
So, you've decided you'd like to raise backyard chickens for eggs and you've thought about the coop, the breeds you might like and learned how to care for the chicks, now you need to decide where to get the chickens!
Migratory Bird Program | Conserving America's Birds
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Migratory Bird Program | Conserving America's Birds