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  • Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth welcomes back special guest and Open Sanctuary Project contributor Dr. Emily Tronetti to discuss the importance of fostering farmed animal agency in sanctuary education. In addition to exploring why agency-centered education is so vital to the well-being of sanctuary residents, this episode also highlights some of the inherent challenges sanctuary educators face as they strive to center resident agency and offers some practical tips to navigate them.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Asking Other Animals for Consent Handout | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Reflection Workbook | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part One | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Two | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Three | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Four | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Five | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Six | The Open Sanctuary Project

    An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project Fostering Empathy Towards Farmed Animals | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them | The Open Sanctuary Project

    An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

    In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
    The Open Sanctuary Project

    Virtual Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options? | The Open Sanctuary Project

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  • Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia talk about collaboration and cooperation between organizations! They list common pitfalls to relationship building, how to avoid them, and also how to communicate and work together in ways that enhance your capacity! Building community with like-minded organizations is a great way to strengthen our movement and help out humans and non-humans alike!

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Starter Guide To Understanding And Working With Animal Shelters For Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

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  • In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth is joined by special guest and Open Sanctuary Project contributor Dr. Emily Tronetti to discuss farmed animal agency and how to start centering it at your sanctuary to improve the overall health and well-being of the residents. In addition to exploring what agency is and why it’s so important, this episode highlights some practical agency-centered practices that sanctuaries can implement right now.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Asking Other Animals for Consent Handout | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Fly Mitigation Strategies for Sanctuary Cow Residents | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Predator-Proofing for Bird Residents at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Breaking the Mold: How Animal-Centered Design Can Transform Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Enrichment Resources | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

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  • In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Community Education Specialist Andie and Senior Advisor Tara discuss the vital role observation plays in many aspects of animal caregiving, focusing on how we can use our observation skills to assess our residents’ health and catch subtle signs of concern.


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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Observation: An Important Caregiving Tool

    The Caregiver’s Guide To Developing Your Observation Skills

    Species-Specific Daily Observation For Health And Well-Being Series

    The Importance Of Veterinary Care At Your Animal Sanctuary

    The Importance Of Regular Health Checks At Your Animal Sanctuary

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  • In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss the guiding principles we use to source compassionate care information. From examining the challenges of finding reliable sources that value the individual lives of animals as sentient beings to explaining how we assess specific care recommendations, we hope that this podcast can provide you with more specifics on how you, too, can evaluate information more carefully, and feel a little less overwhelmed as you do so!

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources

    About The Open Sanctuary Project

    Information Sourcing Considerations At The Open Sanctuary Project

    What Does “Non-Compassionate Source” Mean At The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Guide To Evaluating Farmed Animal Care Sources, Recommendations, And Information For Your Sanctuary

    Backyard Chicken Recommendations In Sanctuary: A Word Of Caution

    The Open Sanctuary Project’s Elder Care Resources

    Daily Diet, Treats & Supplements For Cows

    Predator-Proofing For Bird Residents At Your Sanctuary

    Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Avian Influenza In Birds

    HPAI In Domesticated Ruminants And Camelids: FAQ

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  • Community Education Specialist Andie and Senior Advisor Tara discuss some helpful strategies and tips on how your animal organization can thoughtfully approach and respond to common visitor questions that sanctuaries get asked by visitors.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Resources:

    A Starter Guide to Common Questions Your Sanctuary Gets Asked and How to Thoughtfully Answer Them | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Fostering Empathy Towards Farmed Animals | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them | The Open Sanctuary Project

    The Importance Of Language Choices At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Communicating With Youth About Animal Exploitation | The Open Sanctuary Project

    An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

    In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
    The Open Sanctuary Project

    An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

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  • Community Education Specialist Andie and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss some helpful strategies and tips on how your animal organization can table at outreach events as effectively as possible. They offer insight on how tabling can be a beneficial way to connect with the public and raise awareness about issues that are important to your organization, actionable tips on how to choose outreach events and tabling staff wisely, and ways to create a welcoming and engaging table atmosphere to draw folks into meaningful conversation with you.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Resources:

    A Guide To Effective Tabling For Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

    An Introduction to Fostering Agency in Farmed Animals at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    A Starter Guide to Common Questions Your Sanctuary Gets Asked and How to Thoughtfully Answer Them | The Open Sanctuary Project

    The Importance Of Language Choices At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Communicating With Youth About Animal Exploitation | The Open Sanctuary Project

    An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

    In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?
    The Open Sanctuary Project

    An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Education Program Evaluation for Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

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  • Research Specialist Amber, Community Education Specialist Andie, and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss how your animal organization can “bee” more friendly to bees and other pollinators! They offer insight into how bees and pollinators can support your sanctuary (and can help support you and your efforts), actionable tips on how to support pollinators, and ways to educate the public on how to support them as well. We also talk about how to safely promote bee and other pollinator presences for sanctuary residents and caregivers.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    How To Be More Bee-Friendly At Your Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    How To Be A Bee-Friendly Sanctuary Infographic | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Compassionate Wildlife Practices At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Compassionate Wildlife Practices At Your Sanctuary Infographic | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Going Green: Your Animal Sanctuary And The Environment | The Open Sanctuary Project

    Late Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #3 | The Open Sanctuary Project
    Virtual Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options? | The Open Sanctuary Project The Bee Conservancy Website

    Bee Blitz | The University of Illinois

    Picture This App

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  • Research Specialist Amber Barnes and Senior Advisor Tara Hess discuss the importance of understanding how fresh, lush pastures can affect ruminant, camelid, and equine residents. In this episode, we talk about the joys of spring for residents and care staff but also the potential risks that may come along with the season. We take a peek into potential health concerns, why spring pastures can cause them, and who they may affect. Preventative measures are also discussed!

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Spring Green Pastures: Managing Resident Consumption Bloat In Ruminants Laminitis In Horses: An Introduction Colic In Equines: What You Need To Know The Importance Of Veterinary Care At Your Animal Sanctuary Advanced Topics In Horse Nutrition: Health Conditions Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Donkeys Daily Diet, Treats And Supplements For Horses: The Basics Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Llamas Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Alpacas Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Goats Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Sheep Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Cows The Caregiver’s Guide To Developing Your Observation Skills Signage To Consider Implementing At Your Animal Sanctuary Building Your Resident Emergency Healthcare & First Aid Kit The Importance Of Regular Health Checks For Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

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  • Research Specialist Amber and Nonprofit Specialist Julia talk about donkeys! Amber explains some of the physiological, behavioral, social, and nutritional needs differences between horses and donkeys and how these impact what caregivers must consider in their day-to-day care of these individuals. We also talk about mules and the traits that make them different from both their horse and donkey parents!

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Donkeys: How We Got Here

    Donkeys Are Different: Addressing Their Unique Needs
    Donkeys Are Different Infographic

    Hello Burro Buddy! The New Donkey Arrival Guide

    Creating A Good Home For Donkeys
    How To Be Safely Around A Donkey

    Techniques And Practices Necessary For Responsible Donkey Care
    How To Conduct A Donkey Health Check

    Potential Donkey Health Challenges

    Things That Are Toxic For Donkeys

    Creating An Enriching Life For Donkeys

    Behavior 101 For Animal Sanctuaries
    How Donkeys Get Along With Different Species
    Marvelous Mules: Special Care Considerations

    Marvelous Mules: Tips For Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic

    When It Rains It Pours: Rain Scald

    Hair Coat Properties Of Donkeys, Mules And Horses In A Temperate Climate

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  • Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth and Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler discuss combatting biases that can harm farmed animals. Since much of human thinking, feeling, and behavior is guided by our biases, understanding biases that can negatively impact farmed animals is an important undertaking for animal sanctuaries. As communities that challenge the dominant treatment and sociocultural narrative of farmed animals on a daily basis, sanctuaries can utilize their unique learning spaces alongside a deeper understanding of bias to help folks (re)imagine more compassionate ways of understanding and being in relationship with farmed animals. In addition to exploring what biases are and how they develop, this episode highlights three actionable strategies sanctuaries can use to help folks who participate in their educational programming avoid and overcome biases that can negatively impact farmed animals.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them

    5 Ways to Combat Biases that Can Harm Farmed Animals Infographic

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  • Senior Advisor Tara Hess and Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth delve into the topic of goat resident safety. Why goat resident safety specifically? While sanctuary caregivers need to make sure residents of all species are safe, ensuring the safety of goats, in particular, can be a bit tricky, especially if you aren’t aware of the unique safety challenges they face. In addition to discussing some of the unique characteristics, capabilities, and tendencies that could land goats in a dangerous situation, we highlight five specific areas caregivers can focus on to mitigate some of the most serious risks for their goat residents.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Goat Resident Safety Part One: General Safety Considerations

    Goat Resident Safety Part Two: Hay Feeder Safety

    Observation: An Important Caregiving Tool

    Fundamentals Of An Effective Animal Sanctuary Tour Program

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  • Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler and Nonprofit Specialist Julia Magnus continue discussing animal sanctuary capacity. We review some of the many elements that play a role in determinations around capacity and discuss ways to make it easier for your organization and team when capacity limitations dictate that you say “no,” and discuss other ways your organization can help even when you must decline a rescue request. We also discuss the concept of the “moral remainder” and how you and your team can address challenging emotions when they arise. Please be forewarned that there will be discussions around animal rescue and some of the emotional and complex ethical decisions rescuers must make.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible Care What Does “Philosophy Of Care” Mean At The Open Sanctuary Project?

    Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization

    The Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue

    25 Questions To Help Guide Responsible Intake Decisions At Your Animal Sanctuary
    How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary Managing Cruelty, Seizure, And Escapee Cases At Your Sanctuary Or Rescue Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians
    Considering Alternative Living Arrangements In Response To A Health Concern Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary
    Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary The Importance Of Regular Health Checks For Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary
    Saying Goodbye With Respect and Safety At Your Animal Sanctuary Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary
    Creating An Effective Set Of Contingency Plans For Your Animal Sanctuary Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary’s Zoning Rights & Restrictions Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries

    Microsanctuary Resource Center

    Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary A Forever Home? Adoption Program Considerations For Animal Sanctuaries

    Microsanctuary Resource Center

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  • Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss an essential metric for all sanctuaries to consider regularly: capacity. In this episode, we discuss many elements that play a role in determining an organization’s capacity, including spatial, quarantine, personnel, financial, regulatory, and emergency response capacity. We talk about how the interplay between these elements can flex and change constantly, which is why it is so important to involve every member of your organization in the discussion of capacity regularly. This is the first episode of a series of conversations about this critical topic, so stay tuned!
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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible Care What Does “Philosophy Of Care” Mean At The Open Sanctuary Project?

    Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization

    The Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue

    25 Questions To Help Guide Responsible Intake Decisions At Your Animal Sanctuary
    How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary Managing Cruelty, Seizure, And Escapee Cases At Your Sanctuary Or Rescue Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians Considering Alternative Living Arrangements In Response To A Health Concern Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary
    Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary The Importance Of Regular Health Checks For Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary
    Saying Goodbye With Respect and Safety At Your Animal Sanctuary Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary
    Creating An Effective Set Of Contingency Plans For Your Animal Sanctuary Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary’s Zoning Rights & Restrictions Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries

    Microsanctuary Resource Center

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  • Community Education Specialist Andie and Senior Advisor Tara revisit the topic of zoonotic disease, this time with a focus on mitigating the risk of transmission for sanctuary personnel. We start by sharing five measures folks can implement today to help protect personnel and then discuss three additional measures folks can implement that may take a bit more time and consideration but can go a long way in keeping folks safe.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Understanding Zoonotic Disease: An Overview for Animal Sanctuaries

    The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Zoonotic Disease Transmission and Onsite Sanctuary Education

    Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary

    Accessibility for Folks with Physical Disabilities at Your Animal Sanctuary

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  • Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss some of the issues that can make fundraising an emotional challenge for those who come from a caregiver background. We also talk about the intersections between fundraising, capacity and storytelling, how to find a balance between these elements, and how we can bring some "fun" into fundraising.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization

    Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible Care

    The Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue

    Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary

    How To Raise Money For Your Animal Sanctuary

    How To Develop A Fundraising Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary

    Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries Financial Measures For Animal Sanctuaries In The United States Impacted By The COVID-19 Outbreak (As Of April 7, 2020) Year-End Fundraising For Your Animal Organization A Complete Guide To Major Donor Fundraising At Your Animal Sanctuary Developing A Grant Program At Your Animal Sanctuary Creative Fundraising For Sanctuaries Infographic

    Microsanctuary Resource Center

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  • In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, “Sharing A New Framework For Understanding Roosters,” Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia continue their rooster stigma discussion, debunking common rooster myths and stereotypes. We share ways that you as a sanctuary can actively bust rooster stigma through the adoption of careful language use, thoughtful educational programming, and considering how you approach your rooster residents in your day-to-day care practices!

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Introduction To Rooster Behavior Part I: Dismantling Rooster Stigma

    Chickens: How We Got Here

    Maintaining A Healthy Rooster Flock

    Breaking The Mold: How Animal-Centered Design Can Transform Sanctuaries

    Fun Facts About Roosters Infographic

    Dismantling Rooster Stigma Infographics

    The Open Sanctuary Project’s So You Want To Rescue A Rooster Brochure

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  • In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss some common myths about roosters that perpetuate rooster stigma. We address several common misconceptions, stigmas, and stereotypes about roosters, dismantle them one by one, and offer a new framework for understanding rooster behavior.

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Introduction To Rooster Behavior Part I: Dismantling Rooster Stigma

    Chickens: How We Got Here

    Maintaining A Healthy Rooster Flock

    Breaking The Mold: How Animal-Centered Design Can Transform Sanctuaries

    Fun Facts About Roosters Infographic

    Dismantling Rooster Stigma Infographics

    The Open Sanctuary Project’s So You Want To Rescue A Rooster Brochure

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  • In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth and Senior Advisor Tara Hess delve into zoonotic disease transmission. What are zoonoses, and what are the ways in which they can spread? Why is it important to understand zoonotic disease transmission from an educational standpoint, and what are some of the most meaningful ways sanctuary educators can prevent it in their onsite learning spaces with guests? Listen to this episode to learn more!

    Content Warning - This podcast includes references to child death and may not be suitable for all listeners. The team briefly discusses child death as a possible consequence of zoonotic disease between the 22 and 22:30 minute markers.


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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources

    Understanding Zoonotic Disease: An Overview for Animal Sanctuaries

    Fundamentals of an Effective Animal Sanctuary Tour Program

    In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?

    The Differences Between an Animal Sanctuary and a Petting Zoo

    Understanding Biases that Can Negatively Impact Farmed Animals and How to Help Folks Overcome Them

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  • Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss the practical considerations of caring for indoor chickens. In our last episode on the subject of indoor chickens, we talked about why caring for chickens in this way is a great idea for the chickens, for caregivers, and for the movement. In this episode, we’re talking practice and the nitty gritty! We’ll share some of the things you’ll want to consider when you live with your feathered friends indoors, as well as some of our personal experiences with things that work, things to look out for, and how to make this special kind of relationship positive for everyone! And yes, we’ll talk about poop!

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    This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

    Sharing Your Home With Chickens The Open Sanctuary Project’s “Indoor Chicken” Informational Brochure Compassionate Care Classroom Basic Chicken Care Courses Chickens: How We Got Here
    Basic Chicken Care Suggested Curriculum
    Techniques And Practices Necessary For Responsible Chicken Care Things That Are Toxic To Chickens The Open Sanctuary Project’s Global Toxic Plant Database Daily Observation For Chicken Health And Well-Being Introduction To Supportive Care For Chickens With Disabilities: Non-Ambulatory Residents - Part 1 Introduction To Supportive Care For Chickens With Disabilities: Non-Ambulatory Residents - Part 2 Introduction To Supportive Care For Chickens With Disabilities: Non-Ambulatory Residents - Part 3 Additional Care Recommendations For Older Chickens Predator-Proofing For Bird Residents At Your Sanctuary The Care Of Chickens In Extreme Cold Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Avian Influenza Creating An Enriching Life For Chickens The Microsanctuary Resource Center

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