Category: backyard poultry

Farm Animal Emergency Preparedness

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. Raising farm animals can bring lots of joy and is a great learning opportunity for families. However, they can have special needs when it comes to preparing for emergencies. Their owners should make sure they have a plan before a disaster happens. Plan ahead to keep animals safe Plan Read More >

June 2, 2021 by Blog Administrator4 Comments

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

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Thinking About Keeping Live Poultry?

An increasing number of people around the country are choosing to keep live poultry, such as chickens or ducks. Along with the benefits of backyard chickens and other poultry, it is important to consider the risk of illness, especially for children, which can result from handling live poultry or anything in the area where they Read More >

October 5, 2010 by Casey Barton Behravesh34 Comments

Zoonotic Disease

backyard poultry, salmonella