Retired Kentucky Egg-Farm Hens Are Up for Adoption
Some hens don't HAVE to be put out to pasture--which, in their case, usually means the slaughterhouse. You can adopt one and have a really cool pet.
Chickens
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Found in Commercial Flock in Western Tennessee
According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial flock in the western portion of the state.
2 Recent Cases of Bird Flu Found in Missouri Backyard Chickens
The highly-contagious bird flu has been discovered in backyard chickens in two different Missouri counties recently according to the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Missouri Farmer Shares Video of a Bobcat Stealing His Chicken
When you live in the rural areas of Missouri and have livestock, you know dealing with predators is a reality. That became even more real for a Missouri farmer recently who shared video of a bobcat who made off with one of his chickens.
Check Out an Enchanting Missouri Treehouse with Dogs & Chickens
I have a soft spot in my heart for dogs and chickens and I'm pretty fond of treehouses, too. That's one reason I'm psyched to share an enchanting Missouri treehouse with you that includes all of those things.