The Chick Addiction

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears navigates the unique bonds between humans and their animal companions. While dogs and cats often steal the spotlight, this episode shines a light on some less conventional, but equally beloved, pets: chickens!

Join storyteller L. Aloysia Adkins, a seasoned professional with a fascinating background, as she shares her delightful and surprising true story: "The Chick Addiction."

Aloysia, who is currently pursuing a Global Peace Building Certificate and a Master's in Social Work at Utah State University, recounts how she initially laughed at a friend for keeping chickens indoors. But fate (and a desire for family bonding) had other plans! Hear how a well-intentioned idea to get a few chicks quickly escalated into a full-blown chicken addiction, filling her living room with 30 peeping, ado ...