Members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly in Pakistan recently expressed concerns that chicken feed imported from India had been found to be contaminated with pork meat. Though the claims had not been fully substantiated, they sparked immediate concern in a predominantly Muslim country, where for religious reasons, pork may not be consumed at all. Lawmakers […]

Backyard chickens have exploded in popularity. They can provide your family with a delicious source of protein from their eggs and/or meat. They can also provide a life lesson for your children in the care and keeping of a flock, their poop can enrich barren soil and, due to their intricate social network, you can enjoy hours […]

Bill Gates’ philanthropic efforts are usually greeted with near-universal praise, but a recent attempt by the US billionaire to donate 100,000 chickens to impoverished countries has ruffled some feathers. The leftist government of Bolivia, one of the nations reportedly earmarked to receive the poultry, has refused the donation, describing Gates’ gift as “offensive.” (Article by […]