All articles tagged with #backyard chickens
CDC reports 34 illnesses in 13 states (13 hospitalizations, no deaths yet) linked to backyard chickens. The Salmonella strains are resistant to multiple antibiotics, including fosfomycin, highlighting growing antibiotic resistance and prompting guidance on hygiene around poultry and avoiding kissing or snuggling birds.
Dan and Jenny Berens invented the Hen Hub, a smart system that automates chicken coop care, winning the 2025 Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge and securing funding to develop prototypes for backyard chicken owners.
Amid a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to backyard chickens, including 11 cases in Oklahoma, Moore residents are pushing to legalize keeping chickens in their backyards. The CDC and state veterinarians emphasize the importance of hygiene and monitoring children to prevent the spread of the disease. The Moore City Council is considering the proposal, looking at neighboring cities that allow backyard chickens.