10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2014

Slang, code, and abbreviations: linguistic shorthand which can make speakers (and writers) incomprehensible to those outside their own group. Some abbreviations are not helpful, however, such as SSHA ( Sharp-shinned Hawk ) or GRPC ( Greater Prairie Chicken ) or UEFL ( Unidentified Empidonax Flycatcher ). Here’s an example.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 224

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Mice Vet 224

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 5, 2011

Currently, A Chance for Bliss sanctuary is home to 96 residents including 25 horses, 22 dogs, 8 goats, 7 pot belly pigs , 4 sheep, 2 steers, 5 ducks, 5 geese, 5 cockatiels, 4 rabbits, 3 chickens, 3 cats, 1 turkey, a one-winged pigeon, Hines, and a turtle, Bart. The oldest dog, Max, is 17, while the oldest horse, Prince is 36.

Sanctuary 100

Sanctuary Horses Adoptable Goats 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

Large groups of Hooded Merganser , Redhead , Franklin’s Gull , and other floaters were easily spotted. Usually not one to chicken out, the worried and concerned looks on their faces told me not to ignore the advice. Coming down from the emotional high we noticed our grumbling stomachs: time to eat.

Denver 158

Denver Colorado Ducks Mules 158

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Unfortunately, switching from red meat to chicken does not help very much. Chicken actually has just as much cholesterol as beef (about 100 milligrams of cholesterol in a 4-ounce serving) and almost as much fat. Researchers have also learned that the cancer-causing chemicals that form in beef as it cooks also tend to form in chicken.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40