Cathy: Caring Clown
When Cathy was 12 she had thyroid surgery which left her with a noticeable scar on her neck. Never oneContinue Reading
Month: June 2020
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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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Chicken Combs & Wattles
If you remember Foghorn Leghorn you’ll know that his comb and wattles were iconic. Not all chickens have such memorableContinue Reading
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