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Therapy Chickens Combat Isolation and Loneliness
August 18, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
The therapeutic value of taking dogs to visit hospitals, special needs centers, schools, and nursing homes is well known. Even docile cats are now sometimes used as therapy animals, providing companionship, confidence, and a feeling of well-being to people in need.
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Alternatives to Culling Chickens
January 15, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health
My eight-year-old hen still manages to pop out a handful of eggs a year, but they’re usually wrinkled and a bit distorted with thin shells.
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