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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why Do Broiler Chickens Grow So Quickly? The Injection Game or Something Else

Broiler chickens, specially bred for meat production, raise concerns about their rapid growth and safety for consumption due to misconceptions about growth hormones.

Feb 27 • 04:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CHICKEN TERROR ⟩ Hawaii residents are in distress over wild birds: the public demands the destruction of chickens

Residents of Hawaii are facing issues with feral chickens that are damaging property and becoming a nuisance, prompting calls for their extermination.

Feb 25 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The routine of 'millionaire nannies', from dinner on DiCaprio's yacht to taking care of mini-chickens

The article explores the extraordinary daily lives of personal assistants for the wealthy, highlighting their unique tasks and experiences.

Feb 24 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect 'hearing voices' and death while feeding chickens: what we know about the murder of a nun in Paraná

Eighty-two-year-old nun Nadia Gavasnki was found dead in her convent in Paraná, Brazil, following an invasion by an unidentified man, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Feb 23 • 13:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Kosičky, the culling of 236,000 chickens infected with avian influenza has begun. Egg prices are expected to rise

The culling of 236,000 chickens infected with avian influenza has started in the Czech village of Kosičky, potentially leading to higher egg prices.

Feb 23 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

KFC, Nando's and Burger King drop chicken welfare pledge amid national shortages

Major food chains including KFC, Nando's, and Burger King have retracted their commitment to using slow-growing chickens due to national supply shortages, prompting backlash from animal welfare advocates.

Feb 20 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested after jumping a barbed-wire wall and stealing chickens from her own father in MG

A woman was arrested in Brazil for stealing two chickens from her father after causing a disturbance outside his house.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Avian flu has appeared in Hradec, more than 230,000 chickens will be culled

Avian flu has been detected in Hradec, leading to the culling of over 230,000 chickens in the area.

Feb 19 • 21:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The French continue to consume more poultry, one in two chickens imported

French poultry consumption increased by 3.3% last year, leading to a rise in imports as domestic production could not keep up.

Feb 18 • 16:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Emaciated featherless chickens, mutual cannibalism. Veterinarians intervened in a breeding farm in Brno region

Veterinarians intervened in a breeding farm in the Brno region due to instances of mutual cannibalism among malnourished, featherless chickens.

Feb 18 • 08:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The Bitten Chickens Avenged by Shooting the Neighbor's Dog. He Received a Conditional Sentence and Lost His Gun

A man was given a conditional sentence and lost his firearm after he shot a neighbor's dog in retaliation for his chickens being attacked.

Feb 18 • 07:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmer who received a 'chicken tea' was surprised and moved by the actions of friends: 'I was amazed to see'

Farmer Percília Cruvinel was pleasantly surprised and moved by her friends and neighbors who organized a 'chicken tea' after her poultry was attacked by dogs.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Vilnius, five chickens died in a fire that broke out in a farm building; firefighters rescued two sheep

A fire in a farm building in Vilnius resulted in the death of five chickens, while firefighters managed to rescue two sheep.

Feb 16 • 09:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Munich Conference: Trump and the 'Hysterical Chickens'

The article discusses the 62nd Munich Security Conference, emphasizing the geopolitical challenges faced by Europe, particularly in the context of US disengagement under Donald Trump.

Feb 14 • 06:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

When making friends was hard, chickens took Summer under their wings

Chickens have played a crucial role in helping Summer Farrelly, an autistic teen, develop social connections and understand human interactions better.

Feb 13 • 21:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Fast Italy": The Chickens Don't Care About the Olympics

The article describes the serene atmosphere in Val di Fiemme where the Olympic cross-country skiing events are set against a backdrop of unusual warmth and melting snow.

Feb 13 • 10:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Goats Above, Chickens Below: Double Earnings from the Same Place, Technology Astonishes Everyone

A farmer in India leveraged technology to create a dual-income farm with goats and chickens, turning it into a center for agricultural research.

Feb 11 • 09:07 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Hobby flock hit by bird flu near Nykøbing Falster

A hobby flock of about 75 chickens and a few ducks in Tingsted, north of Nykøbing Falster, has been affected by bird flu, prompting authorities to establish protective and surveillance zones to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Feb 10 • 18:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The choice of eggs changes the lives of chickens

The article discusses the ethical implications of egg production, particularly the conditions chickens face in battery cages compared to European standards.

Feb 9 • 20:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Her mafia is a chicken flock. Visiting rural influencer Kristīne in Latgale

The article depicts a visit to Kristīne, a rural influencer in Latvia, highlighting her interaction with her chickens and her farming lifestyle.

Feb 8 • 06:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Granja Tres Arroyos: poultry producers warn that thousands of chickens may die due to lack of food

Producers at Granja Tres Arroyos, Argentina's leading poultry company, are warning of massive chicken mortality due to insufficient food supply, despite the company claiming to operate normally.

Feb 6 • 17:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In a fire in the Širvintos district, chickens, ducks, pheasants, peacocks, rabbits, turkeys, and pigeons burned to death.

A fire in the Širvintos district resulted in the loss of numerous animals, including 40 chickens and 15 ducks, as well as significant damage to a barn.

Feb 6 • 08:26 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

After Mission Review: Norway Stops Using Fast-Growing Chickens

Following an investigative report revealing animal welfare issues, Norway has decided to phase out the use of fast-growing chicken hybrids in poultry farming.

Feb 4 • 14:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Chickens alive for each other - but no controls were made

Reports highlight severe welfare issues within a Swedish chicken breeding facility, including featherless hens and cannibalism, without any inspections conducted by authorities despite two years having passed since concerns were raised.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A fire killed ten farm animals

A fire in Bliūdžių village destroyed a wooden shed and resulted in the death of ten chickens, prompting an investigation into the circumstances.

Feb 3 • 14:31 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Water, heat, light. Strong frosts require more care for animals, chickens are sensitive even to daily cycles

The article discusses the increased care needed for animals, particularly chickens, during strong frosts, as they are sensitive to both temperature and light cycles.

Jan 11 • 21:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

"We have nothing else, we lived off this" in despair is the family of the poultry farmer who lost 40,000 chickens from a tornado in Kalpaki

The family of a poultry farmer in Kalpaki is devastated after losing 40,000 chickens to a tornado, leaving them in despair about their livelihood.

Jan 9 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

A second case of bird flu on a farm in Lleida forces the culling of about 9,000 chickens

A second case of bird flu has been detected in a poultry farm in Lleida, prompting the sacrifice of approximately 9,000 chickens.

Jan 9 • 14:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Bad weather in Ioannina: Tornado leveled poultry farm – 40,000 chickens dead

Severe weather, including a tornado, caused extensive destruction in Ioannina, resulting in the loss of 40,000 chickens at a poultry farm and damage to local infrastructure.

Jan 8 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Ioannina: Tornado in Kalpaki completely destroyed a large poultry farm with 30,000 chickens

A tornado in Kalpaki, Ioannina, has completely destroyed a poultry farm housing 30,000 chickens, amid snowfall in the mountainous region.

Jan 8 • 07:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Not once did he peck in the field": Jean-Luc Mélenchon compares Emmanuel Macron to a... "factory chicken"

During a public meeting, Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized Emmanuel Macron, stating that the country is governed by leaders with no understanding of real power dynamics, likening them to 'factory chickens.'

Jan 6 • 23:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Fire on a farm near Ludbreg. More than thousands of chicks have died

A fire at a chicken farm in Veliki Bukovec near Ludbreg resulted in the death of several thousand day-old chicks just before midnight on New Year's Eve due to an overheating gas heater.

Jan 1 • 15:56 UTC

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