Lucky Livestock Go to Maryland Animal Sanctuary
September 27, 2013
Lucky Livestock Go to Maryland Animal Sanctuary
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English.
I’m Kelly Jean Kelly.
On the show today, we play music on a new album from Sean Kingston.
We also answer a question about casinos in the United States.
But first we go to Poolesville, Maryland, where some farm animals have found a safe home.
Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary
More and more Americans are raising chickens, pigs and other food animals at their homes in urban and suburban areas. Many of these people are doing the job responsibly. But others are not. As a result many farm animals are being found abused, alone or dead. Steve Ember tells about a safe place for mistreated livestock.
Ali Mirsky raises chickens in a quiet suburban neighborhood near Washington. But she is not a traditional farmer.
She is among a growing number of Americans who call themselves homesteaders. They choose to raise their own food in a city environment.
“I like the idea of seeing and caring for animals but also having access to fresh, healthy produce like eggs or meat.”
Ms. Mirsky says she uses common sense methods in caring for her backyard chickens.
“For me it’s providing fresh water, fresh food that’s nutritionally balanced and healthy and also access to the outdoors. So it is a commitment and it is a responsibility when you care for a living thing.”
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