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Avian Gout
I recently had a 13-month old hen die unexpectedly. I noticed a feather stuck to her foot and picked herContinue Reading
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Understanding The Pecking Order
One of the most common posts I see on Facebook chicken groups is about flock conflicts and injuries. It’s criticalContinue Reading
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Northern Fowl & Red Mites
There are a number of external parasites that affect chickens. I’ve posted about scaly leg mites and will write aboutContinue Reading
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Molting
As we move into fall I thought I should post something on molting. I often have chicks that I keepContinue Reading
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Vent Gleet
I’ve written a series of posts on chicken inputs (what to feed chickens; herbs; prebiotics and probiotics; manufactured feed) andContinue Reading
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Do As I Say, Not As I Do
More Tips On Broody Hens
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Bumblefoot
When I first got chicks in 2005 one of my pullets developed a permanent limp. I have no idea whatContinue Reading
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Dealing With Sour, Impacted & Pendulous Crop
Understanding your chickens’ digestive system will help you navigate any problems that might affect it. Avian digestive systems are differentContinue Reading
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Understanding Manufactured Chicken Feed
It wasn’t that long ago (and is still true in many parts of the world) that chicken keepers allowed theirContinue Reading
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The Trials & Tribulations of Raising Chicks
The highlight of my year is having chicks: the anticipation of the hatch, getting to know them and seeing howContinue Reading
