5 amusing facts about my indoor pet chickens —

It is so challenging (like, seriously) to find the right size and style of diaper for your chicken! The walking backwards, freezing up, lowering of their heads — your bird will let you know when they are uncomfortable. Here’s a list of chicken diapers, some that we’ve tried, and others…

Am I at risk? — On May 20, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a Salmonella outbreak of 163 cases across 43 states linked to backyard chickens, ducks, and other poultry. To prevent the spread, they recommend chicken keepers stop kissing and snuggling chickens, and take other precautions like washing their…

5 meaningful gestures to show support — Our companion animals aren’t just “pets.” They sleep in our beds, join us on vacation, eat food from the dinner table (sneakily), and some come to work with us. The death of a companion animal can be as traumatic as losing a human family member or friend. Because we all…

Why they exist, where to buy them, and how to use them. — I have a question for you. And, don’t worry, it’s multiple choice. What is the name of the garment used to catch chicken poop and protect your floors from a fecal mudslide? Is it… A) Poop pouch B) Chicken diaper C) Butt bucket D) Crap backpack E) All of the…

Spoiler: It’s not. — Cats crapping in plastic litter boxes. Dogs walking on leashes. And yes, chickens living in the house. The ways in which we care for our pets are far from natural — and that’s okay! My pet chicken, Ren, is my best friend and favorite living being in the world, so…

Animals inspire immense creativity in me, and I bet they do the same for you too! Especially when it comes to our pets, we come up with an infinite number of goofy nicknames (“chonk,” “poofy,” etc.) and improvise silly songs to sing to them. Additionally, I never run out of…

And why I don’t anymore — What do you do when your hen lays an egg, but you don’t eat eggs? Well duh, just plop ’em in the toilet! Ren is my one year old house hen that shares my apartment with me. …

3 reasons why Ren is a house hen — Just look at her — no job, free rent, catered meals. Ren is living a spoiled little life from the comfort of our apartment in Las Vegas. She’s got it better than most chickens you would imagine. Egg-laying hens are crammed into cages, chickens raised for meat are shackled upside…