Freecycle 2020
If you don’t have a formal freecycling network in your area, you’re probably engaged in the giving or receiving ofContinue Reading
Month: December 2020
Natural Remedy For Chickens: Cannabis
For thousands of years people around the world have used substances in ritual and therapeutic settings. All too often ourContinue Reading
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Avian Encephalomyelitis
Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE) is a viral infection of the central nervous system affecting various species of poultry: chickens, turkeys, Japanese quails and pheasants. The diseaseContinue Reading
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Case Study: Avian Encephalomyelitis
I’ve now worked on fifteen case studies: some have had happy endings (i.e. amputated toe, broken leg and survivors ofContinue Reading
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Dealing With Chick Mortality
Scrolling through any Facebook chicken group you’re likely to see some recurring themes: What breed or sex is my bird?Continue Reading
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Myth Buster: Are Cedar Shavings Toxic To Chickens?
One of the wonderful things about the internet is with the click of your mouse you can find the answersContinue Reading
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Dealing With Frostbite In Chickens
Frostbite is an injury to skin and underlying tissues caused by freezing, often in windy and damp conditions. The skinContinue Reading
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Myth Buster: Is Oatmeal Harmful To Chickens?
When I was younger and wanted to find the answer to a question I trotted off to the library andContinue Reading
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Case Study: Feather Follicle Cyst
If you’ve ever had an ingrown hair you’ll remember that it’s a hair which instead of growing normally, curls backContinue Reading
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