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yard on Alektorophobia: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on yard in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around yard, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Alektorophobia is covering right now.
Thank you all for the advice about the neighbor’s chicken being in my yard. Someone came and is taking it to his farm. The neighbor decided there were too many dogs that could catch up to her in the area.
A huge thank you to our community for the helpful advice regarding /u/Redsgal19's recent chicken visitor! It appears a solution has been found: a local farmer is now providing a safe haven for the wandering hen. Redsgal19 shared that her neighbor, recognizing the potential dangers posed by roaming dogs in the area, decided relocating the chicken was the best course of action. We appreciate the quick thinking and collaborative spirit of our users. This situation highlights the importance of responsible chicken keeping and neighborly awareness. For more insights into flock dynamics, check out our recent article, "New rooster in the flock 😍," exploring the adjustments that come with introducing a new leader.
Rooster abandonment
## Rooster Runaways: Are Abandoned Roosters Crowing Up Everywhere? It seems like a cluck-tastic phenomenon is unfolding across neighborhoods: roosters showing up unexpectedly. From Reddit threads to doorsteps, stories of wandering roosters are becoming increasingly common. Is rooster abandonment a growing practice? The sheer number of these feathered friends appearing in yards suggests it might be. We’ve noticed a surge in inquiries, and frankly, it’s gotten so prevalent that some of us are contemplating building dedicated bachelor pads – a third coop just for the displaced gents! This issue touches on wider questions of chicken care, as highlighted in our recent article, "Can I put chicks directly outside in Texas?".