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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 August 6, 2020 0

Anatomy Emergencies/Illness

Fixing Fractured Chicken Bones

I’ve yet to experience dealing with fractured bones, but with my luck it may be on the future to-do list.Continue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens August 3, 2020 0

Eggs

Thin-Shelled Chicken Eggs

Trouble Shooting Tips

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 30, 2020 0

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Microbial Pathogens In Chickens

How Bacteria, Viruses & Protozoa Work

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 27, 2020 0

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Blindness In Chickens

I belong to a number of Facebook chicken groups and occasionally see posts from folks asking how to diagnose andContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 23, 2020 2

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Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Last week a Bitchin’ Chickens follower asked me for details about sending two hens for a necropsy at the provincialContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 20, 2020 0

Case Study Emergencies/Illness Necropsy

Case Study: Marek’s Disease

Over a period of several months, starting in the fall of 2019, I dealt with the first cases of suspectedContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 16, 2020 0

Emergencies/Illness

Campylobacter Jejuni

Campylobacter jejuni is a bacteria found in chickens that usually doesn’t cause illness in them, but can spread to peopleContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 13, 2020 0

Case Study Emergencies/Illness Necropsy

Case Study: Aspergillosis & Trichomonosis (Canker)

Eight years ago, Juliet’s community garden group decided to get chickens with each member responsible for an aspect of theirContinue Reading

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 9, 2020 0

Anatomy Genetics Physiology

Gender Bending Chickens

Spontaneous Sex Reversal In Hens

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by Bitchin' Chickens July 6, 2020 0

Emergencies/Illness

Avian Trichomonosis (Canker)

Avian Trichomonosis, often called canker (and not to be confused with ear canker) is a disease caused by one-celled protozoa,Continue Reading

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Why Bitchin’ Chickens …

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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When Cathy was 12 she had thyroid surgery which left her with a noticeable scar on her neck. Never oneContinue Reading

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Keeping A Closed Flock

The concept of keeping a closed flock can mean different things to different people. In this post I’ll explore twoContinue Reading

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Anatomy DIY Projects Health Issues Necropsy

DIY Chicken Necropsy

At some point, most of us will experience losses in our flock – some expected, others not. It’s always difficult,Continue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Infectious Bursal Disease

Infectious Bursal Disease (also known as Gumboro) is an acute, highly contagious virus that affects the immune systems of chickensContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Physiology

Avian Goiter

What do I know about goiter? My knowledge could be summed up by recollections of a Seinfeld episode in whichContinue Reading

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Case Study Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Necropsy

Case Study: Egg Yolk Peritonitis

Here’s a case sent into me by Bitchin’ Chickens follower Crystal. In the fall of 2019, she took in threeContinue Reading

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Anatomy Health Issues Physiology

Chicken Immune System

I’ve written a lot about chicken health issues and how to keep your birds healthy. This piece explores different aspectsContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Infectious Bronchitis In Chickens

For the last few months I’ve been chatting online with Nancy, a Bitchin’ Chickens follower about various health issues withinContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Dealing With Pecking In Chickens

From Prevention To Treatment

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Physiology

Stress & Its Impact on Chicken Health

“Everyone knows what stress is and no one knows what it is.” – Hans Selye In 1915, American physiologist WalterContinue Reading

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Case Study Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Necropsy

Case Study: Ovarian Adenocarcinoma

Case Study #1: Amber, Easter Egger Aug.1.17- May.3.20 On April 9th I found an odd egg in the nest box:Continue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Chicken Health Check

Last week I was out with my chickens taking photos and just hanging out. The next couple of days IContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Mycoplasma Synoviae

Infectious Synovitis is a bacterial disease affecting chickens caused by Mycoplasma Synoviae (MS). It causes a wide variety of damageContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Mycoplasma Gallisepticum

I had the first necropsy done on one of my birds about 18 months ago and breathed a sigh ofContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Feeding Health Issues

Fatty Liver Syndrome

Last week I got a call from my friend Laurie: her favourite hen had died unexpectedly and she was lookingContinue Reading

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Case Study Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Sinusitis In Chickens

Just like with people, chickens can get sinusitis: a sinus infection creating inflammation of the air cavities in the passagesContinue Reading

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Anatomy Health Issues Physiology

Rooster Naughty Bits Explained

When I was in grade 8 I checked out the book “Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex, But WereContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

The Aftermath Of A Coop Fire

Supporting The Survivors

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Feeding Health Issues

Chicken Vitamins

Requirements & Deficiencies

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues Physiology

Dealing With Heat Stress

I’ve had several Standard Poodles: Simon loved to sleep by the wood stove getting as close as he could; Lola,Continue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Ear Infections In Chickens

We’re not accustomed to thinking of birds as having ears because we don’t see them. They do have ears andContinue Reading

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Chicks Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Pasty Butt In Chicks

A common health issue in chicks is pasted vent, most often referred to as pasty butt. You’ll know it whenContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

How To Safely Give Oral Medications

Medications can be given to chickens in a number of ways: orally, in water, by injection, topically under the wingContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Infectious Coryza

I’ve posted a couple of dozen articles on various chicken health issues and have been pecking my way, so toContinue Reading

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Emergencies/Illness Health Issues

Index Of Common Chicken Health Issues

I’ve written several dozen articles on various chicken illnesses. This post is intended to act as a one-stop directory onContinue Reading

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Why Bitchin’ Chickens …

bitch·​in’ | \ˈbi-chən \

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bitch·in’ | \ˈbi-chən \