If I had read this book as a kid, I’m certain I would have begged my parents for a dog — preferably one with three legs. My wish might not have been granted, but I still would have made two new friends in Iris Moody, a sixteen-year-old girl, and Roman, the abused pit bull she helps to rehabilitate. The new young …
Hello there, Flock members! Alessandra here — your friendly Our Hen House Media Coordinator. Today I’m excited to let ya’ll know about a little holiday known as National Pet Memorial Day. Launched by the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association, National Pet Memorial Day takes place annually on the second Sunday in September, providing a venue for human companions to honor their …
We’re sure that all of you darling flock members have enjoyed reading Robin Lamont’s novel, The Chain, which she so graciously shared with you in installments. (Did you catch her squawking about it on the OHH podcast and TV show? Get on that!) Today, Robin reveals the first chapter of her newest novel, The Trap — the second book in The Kinship Series — to all of you lucky, ducky …
Greetings, OHH! We’re thrilled that our intern-turned-Media-Coordinator, the vibrant Alessandra Seiter (whom you have gotten to know from her charming OHH podcast reviews), is expanding her personal blog, and growing it in new directions. Alessandra is a tremendously talented writer and refreshing visionary — with some strong opinions and areas of interest that go well beyond the scope of Our Hen House — …
Three years after Mia penned the letter below and we’re STILL blown away by the thoughtfulness, articulateness, and activist drive of this young lady. Just try not to tear up a little when you read it on this #ThrowbackThursday…we dare you. This article originally appeared on Our Hen House on May 23, 2012. If you’d like to see a certain OHH article …
I’ve bought two new pairs of shoes in the past four months. Sure, this may not sound excessive to all you shoe mavens out there. But for me, a minimalist who waits until every single toe is popping out of her socks to shell out the cash for another pair of warm-and-fuzzies, two shoes in four months is unheard of. These purchases …
Today, we’re thrilled to share with you the remaining four sections of our brand-spankin’ new “100 Ways to Change the World for Animals”! For those of you who missed part one, we’ve compiled into one ever-growing list virtually all of the ideas for changing the world for animals that various activists have shared with Our Hen House over the years. Never …
We note in our mission statement that “no matter what your niche is, Our Hen House aims to give you what you need to be part of a new world for animals.” Because change making requires a multiplicity of methods to reach the hearts and minds of a multiplicity of people, we need activists of all stripes – artists, academics, lawyers, students, business moguls, …
The fabulous Liz Dee devotes most of her time these days to her candy company (you just might have heard of it…), but we still adore her and her invaluable insights about animal activism. In this piece, dusted off in celebration of #ThrowbackThursday, Liz shares her insightful advice about how to be the “deal-breaker” at non-vegan restaurants. This article originally appeared on …
Dear Flock, Almost exactly three months ago today, I officially began my internship with Our Hen House. Since that date in late May, I’ve had the immense pleasure of coordinating OHH social media, giving numerous podcast reviews, organizing #ThrowbackThursday posts, creating a very exciting new page on the OHH website that will soon launch, and more (including taking an injured robin to …
Dear Flock, Here on Our Hen House we squawk a substantial amount about the power of art as activism; how could we not considering some of these innovative and profound projects? Though all of these artistic endeavors occupy important places in the realm of animal activism, one of the mediums that has taken the world – and not just the animal rights world! – by storm …
I’ve written before — both here on Our Hen House and on my own blog, Farmers Market Vegan — about the importance of intersectional activism: social advocacy informed by an understanding that various aspects of identity, and the ways beings are treated by the world because of such aspects, intersect in complex ways. For me, an important part of intersectional activism involves appreciating …
Dear Flock, If you’ve listened to any of the reviews that I’ve done for the Our Hen House podcast, you’re likely quite familiar with my burning passion for cooking and homemaking everything from cashew cheese to granola to hot sauce. Unsurprisingly, this passion extends well into the world of plant-based meats – I love me a good pulled “pork” sandwich made from jackfruit, …
Dear Flock, When I think of my trajectory into the world of animal rights and activism beyond, a couple of key players come to mind – individuals who helped me along my path of veganism and advocacy to such an extent that without them, I can’t imagine where I would find myself today (certainly not in Brooklyn interning for Our Hen …
Dear Flock, The holiday season certainly hasn’t entered the forefront of most of our minds yet – in fact, many of us probably seek to shove it way back into the crevices of our craniums. However, when it comes to animal advocacy, those of us who find ourselves with the resources to give gifts to our not-yet-vegan friends and family needn’t feel compelled …
Today, I’m excited to tell you about a screening tour across China of the 30-minute documentary What’s For Dinner? Providing a unique look into the rapid growth of industrialized animal agriculture in China, the film follows various people in Chinese society – from a retired pig farm worker to a vegan restaurant owner – and examines the impacts of the country’s …
If you’ve ever attended a dinner or event that I’ve catered, you’ll have probably sensed that I tend to prepare a tad more food than can get eaten in one night (read: we’ll be eating leftovers for a week). I call this tendency my “Italian Grandmother Impulse.” This past March, I had the immense pleasure of revisiting the roots of this …
Hello, fantastic Flock! You may know me — Alessandra — from my roles as Hen Press Coordinator and Contributing Writer for Our Hen House, or perhaps even from my blog, Farmers Market Vegan. Now, I’m thrilled to introduce myself as OHH’s Summer Intern. For the next three months, I’ll be hanging with the Hens in Brooklyn #PRIVATE#, helping out by writing …
One of my very best friends and I share an interest in contemplating mainstream human conceptions of non-human animals. We both reject the notion that humans are a superior species, and that non-humans exist for our purposes. We both read literature with an eye toward human-animal relations as showcased in texts. We’ve both infused a number of our academic papers with …
In my time as a vegan/animal rights activist – and I’m sure many of you can relate – I’ve encountered a singular sentiment from non-vegans perhaps more often than any other: “I would totally go vegan… if I didn’t have to give up cheese!” I smile. I let them know that, hey, I understand – I’m from Wisconsin, after all. I …
Dear Flock, Remember a couple of weeks ago when Our Hen House launched an eBook publishing arm known as Hen Press? Then remember when Hen Press released its first eBook, The Lines We Draw by Sangamithra Iyer, a story of multidimensional boundaries and the psychological implications of chimp vivisection? Then remember when we gave you, our fabulous Flock Members, a free …
Hello, dear Flock Members! Alessandra here. I’m thrilled to announce the latest in a long line of exciting growth endeavors for Our Hen House. #PRIVATE# Podcast, blog, nonprofit organization, online magazine, and now… publishing house?!? Yes, indeed, we’ve just launched an eBook publishing arm known as Hen Press, with the goal of bringing you the animal rights-related books and essays that …
Dear Chickens, If you are reading this, I imagine that you are a fan of Our Hen House and want to change the world for animals. In my book, this makes us friends (I therefore expect a Thanksgiving invitation). From one changemaker to another, I’m writing today to state the obvious: Without support from you, Our Hen House would not exist. …
Liz Dee here — the Associate Producer for the Our Hen House podcast! Do you love the Our Hen House podcast and want to share it with the world? Now you can… “Officially!” The 9th Annual People’s Podcast Awards Nominations are open. Please share your love of our podcast with the world! Since the Our Hen House podcast can be nominated …
When I went vegan just over three years ago, the book Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy, Plant-Based Diet (Book Publishing Co., 2000) by Brenda Davis, R.D. and Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D. was indispensible on my journey. Written by two experienced and knowledgeable registered dietitians, this is a scientifically backed resource on living optimally on a vegan diet. …
Do you love the Our Hen House podcast and want to be a part of it? You can! A one-time, tax-deductible $150 donation to Our Hen House entitles you to dedicate a podcast episode to someone you love (including yourself)! Read on, chickens … My name is Liz Dee, and I am an Our Hen House podcast junkie. Listening makes my …