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Can I Get Salmonella From My Backyard Chickens?

March 5, 2018

It is in the news again and I suspect that as the popularity of keeping backyard chickens continues to rise, so will the cases of salmonella. I haven’t really chimed in on this topic, so I think it is time. I also think that it is very important not to leave our common sense at…

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Avian Flu in Backyard Chickens

February 14, 2015

Free-ranging chickens are at risk. As avian influenza begins to emerge in even more backyard flocks of chickens, I thought that it was time to chat a little about how and why this is happening here in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.Read more

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Shock in Backyard Chickens

December 13, 2013

The other day we needed to move some furniture from the house to the garage. I pinned open the storm door, then my husband and I heard it, a loud thump. A black capped chickadee had flown into the window. My husband scooped it up in his hands. It was laid out flat. It’s toes…

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Backyard Chickens and Flies

May 30, 2012

Flies and backyard chickens are never a good combination. Not only are they a nuisance to you and your flock but they can also lead to some serious problems. There are two types of flies that can affect chickens and they are categorized as biting and non-biting. The non-biting flies are called filth flies. Your…

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