10 - Caring For Chickens Indoors Part 2: Practical Considerations

Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss the practical considerations of caring for indoor chickens. In our last episode on the subject of indoor chickens, we talked about why caring for chickens in this way is a great idea for the chickens, for caregivers, and for the movement. In this episode, we’re talking practice and the nitty gritty! We’ll share some of the things you’ll want to consider when you live with your feathered friends indoors, as well as some of our personal experiences with things that work, things to look out for, and how to make this special kind of relationship positive for everyone! And yes, we’ll talk about poop!

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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• Sharing Your Home With Chickens
• The Open Sanctuary Project’s “Indoor Chicken” Informational Brochure
• Compassionate Care Classroom Basic Chicken Care Courses
• Chickens: How We Got Here Basic Chicken Care Suggested Curriculum Techniques And Practices Necessary For Responsible Chicken Care
• Things That Are Toxic To Chickens
• The Open Sanctuary Project’s Global Toxic Plant Database
• Daily Observation For Chicken Health And Well-Being
• Introduction To Supportive Care For Chickens With Disabilities: Non-Ambulatory Residents - Part 1
• Introduction To Supportive Care For Chickens With Disabilities: Non-Ambulatory Residents - Part 2
• Introduction To Supportive Care For Chickens With Disabilities: Non-Ambulatory Residents - Part 3
• Additional Care Recommendations For Older Chickens
• Predator-Proofing For Bird Residents At Your Sanctuary 
• The Care Of Chickens In Extreme Cold
• Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Avian Influenza
• Creating An Enriching Life For Chickens
• The Microsanctuary Resource Center

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