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Is oleander toxic to chickens? The question came up recently when I was taking care of some city chicks. I didn't know the answer - time for a bit of research.
Some substances that are toxic to mammals are not toxic to birds, but oleander is not one of them. All parts of the oleander plant (and even water that has held the cut plant) are extremely poisonous to mammals and to birds.
Some who know much more about poultry than I do suggest that chickens won't eat toxic plants as they're growing, though they will gobble them up if offered by hand. Maybe your chickens wouldn't eat oleander, but why take the chance?
If you want to learn more, you can find an extensive list of plants toxic to birds at PoultryHelp.com. |
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Not Home Alone Pet, Livestock, & House Sitting Newsletter |
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Greetings!
Whether you and those you love are celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas, I wish you and all those you love the blessings of the season.
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Thank You! 
On November 29th, I received this notice from PSI:
"Dear Christina,
The Pet Sitters International (PSI) staff is happy to congratulate you on being nominated for PSI's 2012 Pet Sitter of the Year™ Award!
This year, PSI received more than 360 nominations for its 2012 Pet Sitter of the Year™ Award. Simply being nominated for this prestigious award is an honor and a testament to how much you are appreciated by your clients.
Congratulations again on your nomination. Although only one pet sitter can receive this honor, each pet sitter nominated is a winner in PSI's book!"
Thank you to each of you who nominated me - pet sitting clients, pet first aid students, rescue/shelter staff and volunteers, veterinarians, groomers, fellow pet sitters. I sincerely appreciate your confidence in me. |
Pet Tech PetSaver Class 
According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), one out of four (25%) more pets would survive if just one pet first aid technique was applied prior to getting emergency veterinary care.
On Saturday and Sunday, December 15 & 16, I'm teaching a PetSaver class at Paw Hills Pet Resort in Woodland Hills, CA. The 8-hour class will be offered in two 4-hour sessions. The pet first aid & CPR component may be taken on its own on Saturday or combined with the Sunday session for the full PetSaver class. You can register for either the pet first aid/CPR class or the PetSaver class online at the Pet Tech site or by contacting me by phone, text, or email.
Can't make it to this class but want to learn more? Click here. I'm hoping to offer classes in Monrovia beginning in February, and I schedule individual classes by appointment. Maybe learning pet first aid would be a good New Years Resolution? |
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To paraphrase Charles Dickens, may we all honor the spirit of light in our hearts and try to keep it all the year.
Blessings of peace and joy,
Christina Dunlap
Not Home Alone Pet, Livestock, & House Sitting
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