Summary: The recent boom in chicken farming in urban areas like Washington, D.C., has resulted in unexpected and unwanted consequences. Washington Post reporter Annys Shin recently wrote a story about the predicament, and she shares her findings with Sam Litzinger. Exotic pet expert and Pet Health Network.com contributor Dr. Laurie Hess has advice for those who want to give a pet as holiday gift. BirdNote, the weekly review of avian species features a story about a nationwide Christmas Bird Count for kids.
