Pennsylvania family attacked by crazed chicken

Pennsylvania family attacked by crazed chicken

Last night, the Miller family were viciously attacked by their pet chicken. The bird, which had apparently gone crazy, flew into the kitchen and began pecking at the family's faces. Mr. Miller suffered a broken nose, while Mrs. Miller and their two children received minor injuries.

"It was awful," recounted Mrs. Miller. "The chicken just kept attacking us until we managed to get it outside. We don't know what made it so crazy."

This is not the first time that a pet chicken has gone on a rampage. In May of last year, a Rhode Island family's pet chicken killed their cat and injured their dog. And in 2007, a California woman was fatally attacked by her pet rooster.

Experts say that chickens can become aggressive when they feel threatened or when they are experiencing pain. So if you have a pet chicken, it is important to be aware of these potential triggers and to take steps to prevent an attack from happening.

Here are some tips for keeping your pet chicken safe and calm:

1) Make sure your chicken has plenty of room to move around. If it feels cramped or cooped up, it may become agitated.

2) Provide your chicken with plenty of fresh food and water. A healthy diet will help keep it calm and contented.

3) Make sure your chicken has a safe place to retreat to if it feels scared or threatened. A sturdy coop or pen will give it somewhere to hide out until things calm down again.

Woman wakes up to find 500 birds on her roof

Peggy the pigeon woke up on a quiet Sunday morning to the sound of 500 birds perched on her roof. She knew something was up, as this was not normal behavior for the typically solitary creatures. Peggy looked outside and saw the mass of pigeons, and rushed to get a camera to document the bizarre occurrence.

As Peggy filmed, she counted each bird on her roof and realized that there were exactly 500 of them. She was both bewildered and amazed at what she was seeing, as this type of behavior is not typically exhibited by pigeons. After a few minutes, the birds all flew away as suddenly as they had appeared.

Peggy's footage of the unusual event quickly went viral, with people around the world wondering why 500 pigeons would choose to gather on one person's roof. Some experts offered possible explanations, such as that the pigeons were attracted to something in or on Peggy's house, or that they were trying to warn her of something going on. However, no one has been able to provide a definitive answer as to why 500 pigeons landed on Peggy's roof that day.

Mass bird death at Oklahoma City migration stop

A mystery surrounds the deaths of nearly 1,000 birds at a popular Oklahoma City migration stop.

The birds were found dead on Sunday morning around the Quartz Mountain Nature Park area.

Officials believe the birds died from either avian cholera or Newcastle disease based on the symptoms displayed.

Both diseases are highly deadly to birds and can cause rapid organ failure.

"It was pretty sickening," said park Superintendent Tony Evans of the sight. "There were carcasses everywhere."

This is not the first time mass bird death has occurred at Quartz Mountain. In 2012, more than 2,000 birds died in a similar manner.

Scientists are still trying to determine the root cause of these events and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

CDC investigating mystery illness in flocks of birds

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a mystery illness that has been affecting flocks of birds across the United States. The illness, which has been dubbed "avian botulism" by the CDC, causes the birds to become paralyzed and eventually die.

So far, the CDC has confirmed cases of avian botulism in birds in California, Utah, Missouri, and Ohio. The affected flocks include both wild birds and poultry. In many cases, the birds have displayed symptoms such as paralysis, drooping wings, and difficulty breathing.

Avian botulism is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This toxin can be fatal to birds, as well as other animals such as horses and cattle. The illness is spread through ingesting food or water that has been contaminated with the toxin.

There is no specific treatment for avian botulism, and affected birds will usually die within a few days. Therefore, it is important to take steps to prevent the disease from spreading. Steps that can be taken include cleaning up any spilled feed or water, properly disposing of dead birds, and using disinfectants to clean facilities where infected birds have been present.

So far there is no evidence that avian botulism poses a risk to humans. However, it is still important to take precautions when handling infected birds or their carcasses. Gloves should be worn when cleaning up any spills or dead animals, and bird droppings should be avoided when possible.

The CDC encourages bird owners and wildlife enthusiasts to report any unusual deaths or symptoms among birds to their local health department. By reporting potential cases of avian botulism early on, it may be possible to avert an outbreak and minimize the death toll among affected flocks.

Mysterious black feathers falling from the sky

Residents in a California town were left baffled after black feathers began falling from the sky. The feathers were first noticed by locals on Wednesday afternoon and continued throughout the day, coating the ground in what looked like a thick black snow. Shelby Shepherd, one of the residents who witnessed the feathers said, "It was really weird. I've never seen anything like it before."

The strange occurrence has yet to be explained, with local authorities and wildlife experts having no answers as to where the feathers came from or what might have caused them to fall. Some people have suggested that they may have come from a large bird such as an eagle or vulture, while others believe that they may be related to some sort of supernatural activity.

So far there hasn't been any evidence to support either theory, and until somebody can provide a better explanation, the residents of that California town will just have to remain baffled by the mysterious black feathers falling from the sky.