Nov 1, 2020Larissa and fowl poxBy Darcy Smith. Darcy is the co-founder of the Funky Chicken Rescue, a non-profit 501(c)3 all animal rescue / sanctuary located in...
Oct 1, 2020wildfire smokeI have a light headache, my sinuses are congested, and my throat is itchy. No, it’s not covid nor the flu. It’s the smoke I have been...
Sep 1, 2020Fire evacuation preparednessAfter an unusually hot week, a thunderstorm broke out and lightnings sparked many fires here in California. These wildfires have been...
Aug 1, 2020QuarantineWe’ve been talking a lot about quarantine lately due the covid-19 pandemic. The word originates from the Venetian “quarantena” meaning...
Jul 1, 2020VaccinationIn farms, chickens are usually vaccinated against a variety of diseases including Marek's disease, Newcastle disease, infectious...
Jun 1, 2020Dogs and birdsBy Abbie Hubbard. Abbie is a dog behaviorist with Humane Society International, and lives with one dog, 2 African Grey parrots, 3...
May 1, 2020Predator proofingI often hear horror stories involving a raccoon or a dog entering a chicken coop and massacring all the birds. Too many well-meaning...
Apr 1, 2020BumblefootBumblefoot is a term used to describe a staph infection on a chicken’s foot. It comes from the old British word “bumble” meaning “to walk...
Mar 1, 2020My ideal coopDuring a decade of keeping chickens, we have modified, fixed and extended our original coop. We also added a few extra coops and...