Tove Danovich, a freelance journalist and author of 'Under the Henfluence', dives into the fascinating world of backyard chickens. She discusses the cultural and emotional layers of chicken ownership, highlighting community resilience in urban farming. Tove probes into the economics of small-scale poultry versus industrial production and the ethical concerns tied to animal welfare. With humor, she also reflects on the nostalgia versus the harsh realities of homesteading while emphasizing the joy and challenges of being a steward to these beloved birds.
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Tove's Chicken Journey
Tove Danovich shared her personal story of raising backyard chickens after moving to Portland in 2018.
She had to rehome her chickens due to life changes and apartment living limitations.
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Why Backyard Chickens Soar
Egg buying surged to 11-12 million U.S. households owning chickens since 2018.
People seek backyard chickens due to local food quality, wellness, and joy, beyond mere economics.
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Diverse Motivations for Chicken Keeping
Chicken keeping attracts diverse groups: pet lovers, homesteaders, religious types.
Social media influences homesteading trends and reveals ideological splits within the chicken community.
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Noelle Crooks' "Under the Influence" delves into the author's personal and professional experiences within power dynamics and toxic environments. The narrative explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the importance of self-trust. Crooks shares insights gained from navigating challenging workplaces and relationships, emphasizing the need for self-empowerment and creating supportive communities. The book serves as a guide for readers to recognize and escape unhealthy situations, fostering personal growth and resilience. It ultimately champions the importance of prioritizing one's well-being and authentic self-expression.
Entertaining Race
Michael Eric Dyson
Entertaining Race offers a compelling vision from the mind and heart of Michael Eric Dyson, one of America's most important voices. The book celebrates the outsized impact of African American culture and politics, exploring how Black people have been forced to entertain white people in slavery and continue to navigate race in America. It presents a wide-ranging and artfully conceived collection of insights into American history, politics, and art.
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Emma Pattee
Tove Danovich is the person to talk to about raising backyard chickens — at least if you want to talk about the culture and discourse swirling around raising backyard chickens. When the current administration started messaging that everyone should consider countering rising egg prices by raising some chickens in their backyard, Tove and I wanted to do an episode about what people are really talking about when they talk about getting backyard chickens. This is an episode about chickens, in other words, but it’s actually an episode about ‘wellness,’ regulation, MAHA, homesteading, the very real joy of being a steward to animals, and so much more. If this doesn’t immediately strike you as your thing, I hope you’ll give this nuanced discussion a chance.
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