I live in Wisconsin, in an area where the only possible predators are birds of prey. I really want a silkie, and the only breed I could find near me is a white silkie bantam. I am a bit worried about a bird swooping in the outdoor run and injuring her or possibly carrying her off, because she...
I recently got four adult chickens from a friend who is moving and I was just wondering how easy it is for backyard chickens to get salmonella, what the symptoms are (in chickens), and how easy it is for humans to catch it from backyard chickens. Thanks!:)