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10/23/2026

Rhubarb has a very high content of oxalic acid, especially in the leaves. While there is debate about how much oxalic acid is in the stalks, depending on the rate of plant growth and season, it is not worth taking a chance with your birds’ health. Best to avoid this vegetable altogether. Your birds will be happy to devour other safe treats.

El ruibarbo tiene un contenido muy alto de ácido oxálico, especialmente en las hojas. Aunque hay debate sobre cuánto ácido oxálico hay en los tallos, dependiendo de la velocidad de crecimiento de la planta y la temporada, no vale la pena arriesgar la salud de tus aves. Lo mejor es evitar esta verdura por completo. Tus aves estarán felices de devorar otras golosinas seguras.

10/23/2026

The Hamburg Chicken comes in six standard varieties recognized by the American Poultry Association. The one pictured is a beautiful Golden Penciled hen.

The Hamburg is considered an ornamental bird, but they are a threatened bread in need of conservation. They can fly and are known to roost high up in trees. Their flighty nature is one that has helped them dodge predators and they happen to be good egg layers. They love to forage and roam. They love having large spaces instead of confinement.

Share any pics of your Hamburg flock-members with us and we will feature them on our page.

La gallina Hamburgo se presenta en seis variedades estándar reconocidas por la Asociación Avícola Americana. La que se muestra en la foto es una hermosa gallina Golden Penciled.

La gallina Hamburgo se considera un ave ornamental, pero es una raza amenazada que necesita conservación. Puede volar y se sabe que se posa en lo alto de los árboles. Su naturaleza inquieta les ha ayudado a evadir a los depredadores y, además, son buenas ponedoras. Les encanta buscar alimento y deambular. Prefieren espacios amplios al confinamiento.

Comparte con nosotros fotos de tus gallinas Hamburgo y las publicaremos en nuestra página

📸 Credit/Crédito: CarbonNYC via Flickr

10/16/2026

🦉Its and we are celebrating them with a good public service announcement if you have chickens. Owls, like the Great Horned owl pictured, will try to have a chicken dinner if they live in your area. These and other raptors are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

🛡️Safeguard your flock from owls and other raptors by:
🔐Secure your birds in their coop overnight
🎪Cover their run with a solid roof (this also shields them from wild bird droppings)
🛠️Inspect and repair loose or damaged areas on your coop walls, ventilation, and roof.

🦉Es el Mes De Las Aves Rapeantes y lo celebramos con un importante anuncio de servicio público para quienes tienen gallinas. Los búhos, como el búho cornudo de la foto, intentarán comerse a las gallinas si viven en tu zona. Estas y otras aves rapaces están protegidas por la Ley del Tratado de Aves Migratorias.

🛡️Protege a tus gallinas de los búhos y otras aves rapaces:
🔐Asegura a tus gallinas en su gallinero por la noche.
🎪Cubre su corral con un techo sólido (esto también las protege de los excrementos de aves silvestres).
🛠️Inspecciona y repara las áreas sueltas o dañadas en las paredes, la ventilación y el techo de tu gallinero.

10/15/2026

Nothing says Biosecurity like . It’s okay to be EGGstra instead of basic? Tag someone to remind them to wash their hands.Nada dice Bioseguridad como el Día Mundial del Lavado de Manos. ¿Está bien ser extra en vez de sencillo? Etiquete a alguien para recordarle que se lave las manos.

10/15/2026

Did you know? There are over 2,000 different varieties of Salmonella. Salmonella enteritidis (SE) is just one of the many, but it is one that is linked to foodborne Illness. In infected hens SE can contaminate the inside of eggs before they are even formed This is why the FDA requires routine and repeated testing of commercial egg laying flocks.

Hens can pass SE to their chicks as the egg is being formed. Contaminated environments, diseased rodents, and infected feed are all potential sources of infection in flocks. Buying birds from National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) breeders and practicing biosecurity are your best defense against SE.

Learn more about biosecurity through these bilingual poultry workshop videos.

¿Sabías que existen más de 2000 variedades diferentes de Salmonella? Salmonella enterica serotipo Enteritidis (SE) es solo una de ellas, pero está relacionada con enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. En gallinas infectadas, la SE puede contaminar el interior de los huevos incluso antes de que se formen. Por eso, la U.S. Food and Drug Administration exige pruebas rutinarias y repetidas en las granjas avícolas comerciales.

Las gallinas pueden transmitir la SE a sus pollitos durante la formación del huevo. Los ambientes contaminados, los roedores enfermos y el alimento infectado son posibles fuentes de infección en las granjas. Comprar aves de criadores del Programa Nacional de Mejora Avícola (NPIP) y practicar la bioseguridad son la mejor defensa contra la SE.

Aprende más sobre bioseguridad con este video bilingüe sobre avicultura (con subtítulos en español).

https://cpif.org/4-h-backyard-poultry-workshop-videos/

10/10/2026

Today is . A coop fire is the most destructive hazard a chicken owner can have. These fires most commonly are electric and are a lethal combination of electrical problems, like defective wiring, broken equipment, and combustible bedding.
Regular inspections can help prevent any potential fire hazards. Visit the for a more comprehensive list of fire prevention measures for your farm.
Hoy es el Día De La Prevención De Incendios. Un incendio en el gallinero es el peligro más destructivo al que puede enfrentarse el dueño de gallinas. Estos incendios suelen ser eléctricos y son una combinación letal de problemas como el cableado defectuoso, los equipos rotos y el material de cama combustible.
Las revisiones periódicas ayudan a evitar posibles riesgos de incendio. Visita el Enlace En La Biografía para ver una lista más completa de medidas de prevención en granjas (enlace en inglés).

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/unintentional-injury/2/fire/farm-and-ag

10/09/2026

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Dr. Maurice Pitesky’s new book, Dr. Cluck’s Backyard Chickens, co-authored with Dr. Evan Adler and cartoonist Will Suckow is chock full of science-based information for backyard poultry enthusiasts. Learn about keeping birds healthy, safe from predators, food safety and all about chicken breeds. We’re egg’cited to get our copy and you can too, Link In Bio.

El nuevo libro del Dr. Maurice Pitesky, *Dr. Cluck’s Backyard Chickens* —escrito en colaboración con Dr. Evan Adler y el ilustrador Will Suckow—, está repleto de información basada en la ciencia para los aficionados a la cría de gallinas en casa. Descubre cómo mantener a las aves sanas y protegidas de los depredadores, así como información sobre seguridad alimentaria y todo lo relacionado con las razas de gallinas. ¡Estamos muy entusiasmados por conseguir nuestra copia! Tú también puedes conseguir la tuya: .

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