When it comes to keeping our feathered friends healthy, one of the most valuable diagnostic tools is often overlooked: the simple fecal test. This summer's rescue and fostering experiences reminded us just how crucial these tests can be for catching problems early and making informed care decisions. Knowledge is Power (and Health) Internal parasites are very common in chickens, but they're often invisible until they've caused significant damage. A fecal test gives you a clear

Updated on April 27, 2025. We’ve been talking a lot about quarantine lately due the covid-19 pandemic. The word originates from the...

Last month, we welcomed two new hens: Rose and Blanche, 12-year-old Ameraucanas from a sister sanctuary. Integrating new chickens into an...

Do chickens like attention or would they rather be left alone? This is an interesting question I was asked during one of my recent...

By Carina DeVera Carina DeVera (she/her) is an animal advocate, outdoor enthusiast, and writer. She has been a dedicated champion for...

Yes, chickens descend from the jungle fowl who themselves descend from the Tyrannosaurus rex (see "Her great-great-...-great-grandma was...

By Abbie Hubbard. Abbie is a dog behaviorist with Humane Society International, and lives with 2 dogs, 3 parrots, 4 budgies, 4 chickens,...

With spring around the corner, we are starting to see lots of ads to buy baby chicks. Please resist the temptation of buying these fuzzy...

Updated on February 21, 2024. It’s the New Year and one of your resolutions may be to get chickens. So, let’s discuss the pros and cons...

So, you decided to bring chickens into your family. You have weighed the pros and cons of sharing your life with chickens, read...

In farms, chickens are usually vaccinated against a variety of diseases including Marek's disease, Newcastle disease, infectious...