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Darla Hatches a Job

November 6, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Kurt was a 21-year-old autistic young man who was transitioning from high school to working at the rehab center for disabled adults, where I was a job coach. We needed to figure out what kind of work Kurt could do.

Do Chickens Have Full Color Vision?

November 2, 2020 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

Do chickens have full color vision? How does the world appear to them? Can chickens see in the dark? The study of their extraordinary eyesight is starting to reveal answers to these mysteries and more.

Chickens for People with Spectrum Disorders

October 28, 2020 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Recent empirical research shows that they can be a blessing for some children and adults who live with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other problems where communication, social skills, and learning can become a challenge.

Artist Barbara Shaw makes Beautiful Poultry Portraits

October 24, 2020 · Susie Kearley · Poultry 101

Learn how artist Barbara Shaw makes beautiful depictions of various subjects, including poultry, with pieces of fabric.

Backyard Poultry December 2020/January 2021

October 23, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Magazine Previews

Backyard Poultry December 2020/January 2021 — 15/6 is in-home November 12th, but Backyard Poultry digital and All-Access subscribers can read it NOW! Subscribe to Backyard Poultry for great stories on the dangers of heat lamps, Mycoplasma, keeping chickens during climate change, and a history of eggnog.

Ask the Expert December 2020/January 2021

October 23, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health, Members Only

Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.

The Secret Life of Poultry: Austin’s Chicken Composting Program

October 23, 2020 · Lacey Hughett · Poultry 101

Learn how the city of Austin, Texas, created a chicken composting program to help reduce city-wide waste output per household.

Chickens Changing Lives with Animal Antiks

October 22, 2020 · Susie Kearley · Chickens 101

Animal Antiks is small farm in Buckinghamshire, England, offering educational programs, work experience, and animal therapy. The farm’s chickens are a firm favorite with the young people who attend regularly.

Aspergillosis

October 20, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Flock Files

Aspergillosis, also known as mycotic pneumonia, is a fungal disease resulting from the inhalation of mold spores. The spores may come from contaminated bedding, feed, dust, or even air ducts and hatching equipment.