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7% Fewer Wild Ducks Reported in 2023

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service paired up with the Canadian Wildlife Service, among others, to survey the total wild duck population. Their findings revealed that the population dropped by nearly 2.4 million in just one year– a 7% drop. Why Did North America Lose So Many Wild Ducks? Ducks Unlimited’s chief scientist, Steve Adair, […]

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No More Salmonella Recalls: New Technology Revealed

Every year, the federal government launches numerous investigations into foodborne disease outbreaks caused by pathogens such as salmonella, listeria, and E. coli. Shockingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 48 million people suffer from foodborne illnesses annually, leading to 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Salmonella is a notorious culprit, frequently associated with […]

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Therapy Chickens Fight Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety

Therapy Chickens Fight Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety

  Chickens, often associated with farmyards, fresh eggs, and Sunday dinners, are now gaining recognition for their surprising role in boosting mental health.  Their presence and interactions with humans have been shown to have therapeutic benefits, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Whether as therapy animals in clinical settings or as cherished pets in households, chickens […]

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Firefighting Goats: How Californians Use Goats To Prevent Wildfires

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The state of California is no stranger to wildfires. As of August 2023, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) reported around 4,746 wildfire incidents across the state, a combined year-to-date statistics from CAL FIRE and the US Forest Service. Many people don’t realize that an abundance of rain at the beginning […]

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Dozens Of Goats Caused Mayhem In California Neighborhood

July 2023 escaped goats in California

July 2023, California—A dozen goats escaped from their pen in Pinole, California, on July 26. They quickly ran to a residential neighborhood, where they immediately started eating the neighborhood’s trees, shrubs, and flowers. Police arrived and helped herd them back to their enclosure without issue. This isn’t the first time goats have caused mayhem in […]

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Extreme Heat in Texas Causes Chickens to Run Away From Farms

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July 2023—The blistering heatwave sweeping through Texas has cast a dark shadow over local farms, triggering a series of distressing repercussions. Within the heart of the Lone Star State, the agricultural landscape is grappling with a decline in egg production and the unfortunate loss of chickens. Chickens Try To Escape the Texas Heat In the […]

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Waste-Based Chicken Feed Reduces Pollution, Waste, and Feed Costs

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About a third of all food in the world is thrown in the trash or wasted. The US wastes about a trillion dollars worth of food, or 119 billion tons of food annually. And about 6 to 8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions directly result from this wasted food. While six to eight per […]

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Aggressive Brahma Rooster Kills Ireland Man

Brahma chicken - one of the largest and aggressive chicken breed in the world

In a heartbreaking incident that took place a year ago, a man from Killahornia, Ireland, lost his life after being viciously attacked by an “aggressive” Brahma chicken residing on his property. The incident, reported by The Irish Examiner, has highlighted the importance of understanding animal behavior and ensuring safety around them. Let us delve into […]

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Mealworms… For People?

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The European Union (EU) has given the green light to include more insects in foods. A new regulation called Implementing Regulation 2023/58 is all set to come into effect. This regulation allows certain types of insect larvae, specifically Alphitobius diaperinus, to be sold as food. These little larvae, or the lesser mealworm, can be sold […]

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Strange “Lice Egg” Bumps Found On Eggs in Australia

Calcium deposits on Eggshells - Yahoo News

A woman in Queensland, Australia, was taken aback to see tiny, round, and clustered bumps over her eggs, similar to grains of sand, small seeds, or lice eggs. The round “egg-like” things weren’t hard, nor were they soft or squishy. They were a similar light-brown to cream color, the same as the egg they sat […]

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