The recent outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian flu virus in the United States and Canada, “bird flu 2022,” is a reason for immediate concern. Highly lethal and easily transmitted, this particular strain of influenza can cause severe illness, especially in chicken and turkey flocks. https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/feed-health/bird-flu-2022-what-you-should-know/
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We recently asked our Facebook fans to tell us some of the funniest questions they’ve heard from folks that don’t raise backyard chickens. We heard some great questions like “why are some eggs brown?” For chicken owners, these are funny, but hey, let’s be fair. We may have asked some of these questions at the beginning of our chicken keeping journey. https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/eggs-meat/10-chicken-questions-why-are-some-eggs-brown/