The Rise of the Backyard Chicken in Companion Veterinary Medicine

Over the past few years, the hobby of keeping backyard poultry has increased significantly in the United States. The chicken is no longer just a commercial production bird but is now also a companion bird and backyard pet. Chickens make wonderful, entertaining pets and can enrich the lives of their owners, in addition to providing food products such as eggs.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research