Lice have been found feeding on the skin and blood of free-range chickens, which are infected at much greater rates than caged flocks. That finding could have implications for states like California, where all egg production is cage-free.
Study finds lice causing significant harm to poultry
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Chickens wear a sensor dubbed a "Fitbit for chickens."
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