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by Bitchin' Chickens January 23, 2019 11

STOP: Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200 Before Reading This … Please

Wanna know a bit more about me? Check out the About page. Why Bitchin’ Chickens? Here’s the backstory. Now that’sContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens January 24, 2022 0

Superfood

Superfood For Chickens: Rose Hips

When I was in elementary school I remember learning about how early European explorers suffering from vitamin C deficiency developedContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens January 20, 2022 0

Having Chickens Is A Great Way To Meet Your Neighbours Life On Gabriola Island

Megan & David: Magic For All

As a newcomer to Gabriola Island, Megan contacted me in mid-August trying to source some birds for her first flock.Continue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens January 17, 2022 0

Predators & Pests Stories From The Flock

The Case Of The Missing Hen

A funny thing happened today. Well, more like decidedly unfunny: one of my hens has disappeared. I don’t meet missingContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens January 13, 2022 0

Having Chickens Is A Great Way To Meet Your Neighbours

Elliott: Lessons Learned From Chickens

When I started this blog three years ago I began interviewing fellow chicken keepers – first my friends, and thenContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens January 10, 2022 2

Memes

Bitchin’ Chicken Memes: 13

I am of the generation, not so long ago, when folks had smaller houses and fewer gadgets. The family televisionContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens January 6, 2022 1

Case Study Emergencies/Illness Necropsy

Avian Pathology Cases: 6

These cases are presented as a product of my partnership with Dr Vicki Bowes, Avian Vet/Pathologist who very kindly offeredContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens January 3, 2022 0

Chicken Keeping Hacks Feeding

Freecycle 2021

I’m an inveterate list maker. Even as a kid I had a written catalogue of all my Halloween candy andContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens December 31, 2021 0

Life On Gabriola Island Stories From The Flock

A Chicken Keeper’s Snowy Holiday

2021 Ends With A Bang

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by Bitchin' Chickens December 27, 2021 0

Chicken Keeping Hacks DIY Projects

Chicken Keeping Hacks 2

Chick Feeder, Egg Grabber & Nest Boxes

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by Bitchin' Chickens December 26, 2021 1

Poll Uncategorized

bitch·in’ | \ˈbi-chən \

Adjective: remarkably good, cool, excellent. “Look at that bitchin’ rooster”

Verb: to express displeasure; grumble, “Quit yer bitchin’, I’ll be out of the nest box in a minute.”

Anyone who’s had chickens knows how fun they are. They’re beautiful, entertaining, have personalities of their own and are just plain bitchin’.

You also know that chickens like to talk. My hens can go on and on, complaining about who got to the favourite nest box first, who’s in the best roost bar spot, who’s grabbed the best treat first. Roosters get a bum rap about their crowing, but I think hands down hens do a lot more bitchin’.

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grief (noun) /ɡrēf/ deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death guilt (noun) /ɡilt/ feelings of deserving blame especially forContinue Reading

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Several months ago Dr Vicki Bowes, Avian Vet/Pathologist offered to meet up with me on a regular basis to helpContinue Reading

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Eggs Health Issues Superfood

Superfood For Chickens: Flaxseed

If you buy commercially produced eggs you might notice a number of labels on the egg carton denoting size, colour,Continue Reading

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Case Study: Overgrown Leg Band

One of the issues with having a number of chickens is it’s not always easy to keep track of theirContinue Reading

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Avian Pathology Cases: 3

For the last three decades I’ve worked doing education of some kind in the field of HIV, Hepatitis C andContinue Reading

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Case Study: Botulism

Spring is the time of year when we start to hear about birds getting into things that may cause troublingContinue Reading

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The Hidden Cost Of Eggs: Health Issues For Laying Hens

Regardless of whether we keep chickens to make a bit of extra money or primarily as pets, most of usContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Necropsy

Avian Pathology Cases: 2

I’m a list keeper and file bits of chicken trivia away hoping to find a use for it some day.Continue Reading

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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Mint

Most folks, regardless of what continent they live on, are familiar with the scent and taste of mint. The genusContinue Reading

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Case Study: Egg Yolk Peritonitis Surgery

Egg Yolk Peritonitis is an inflammation in the peritoneum (tissue covering the inside of the abdomen and most organs) causedContinue Reading

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Avian Pathology Cases: 1

After 13 years of keeping chickens and many hours scrolling through online poultry sites I’ve seen my share of oddities.Continue Reading

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Case Study Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Necropsy

Case Study: Lymphoid Leukosis

Lymphoid Leukosis is the most common type of cancer caused by the Avian Leukosis Virus. It can be spread verticallyContinue Reading

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Case Study: Foreign Body Ingestion

Chickens explore their world beak first and often peck at things that aren’t edible or healthy. I don’t eat myContinue Reading

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Case Study: Blunt Force Trauma 2

If you’ve ever watched any kind of detective show you’re probably aware of a cause of death termed blunt forceContinue Reading

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Case Study: Dog Attack

My first flock was free-ranging and fared quite well against predators. In two years I lost two to hawks. ForContinue Reading

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Case Study: Ovarian Adenocarcinoma 2

Back in October 2019 my neighbours pulled into my driveway holding a Silver Laced Wyandotte hen. They found her aloneContinue Reading

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Treating Chickens For Shock

Online chicken groups are filled with requests from owners looking for help with health issues. I often see folks postContinue Reading

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Internal Flushes For Chickens

You might be familiar with the practice of folks imbibing teas, enzymes or other liquids as part of a colonContinue Reading

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Case Study: Strangulated Tongue

It doesn’t take long for new chicken keepers to find out that birds explore the world with their beaks. TheyContinue Reading

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Botulism In Chickens

Spring is the time of year when we start to hear about birds getting into things that may cause troublingContinue Reading

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Case Study Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Necropsy

Case Study: Bronchitis & Tracheitis

In the summer of 2017 I spotted an online post in which a new chicken owner was looking for someoneContinue Reading

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Case Study: Staphylococcus Infection

Staphylococcus bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and are part of the normal flora of the skin and other mucousContinue Reading

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Case Study Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Necropsy

Case Study: Salpingitis & Fatty Liver Disease

Salpingitis Some of you may have heard the term ‘lash egg’, which is a bit of a misnomer because technicallyContinue Reading

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Case Study: Strangulated Leg &Toe

It doesn’t take long for new chicken keepers to find out that chickens explore the world with their beaks. TheyContinue Reading

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Vertical Transmission of Pathogens

Diseases Your Hens Can Spread To Their Chicks

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bitch·in’ | \ˈbi-chən \