E.coli
Escherichia coli (E. coli) are a large and diverse group of bacteria found in the environment, food and intestines of peopleContinue Reading
Author: Bitchin' Chickens
Tapeworms
I’ve never seen tapeworms in my chickens, but I certainly have in various dogs I’ve owned. These worms look likeContinue Reading
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Hatching Egg Fails
The Things That Can, & Do, Go Wrong
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Quarantine
In the 14th century quarantines were imposed in coastal European communities to protect their residents against The Plague. The wordContinue Reading
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Fowl Pox
Unless you’re a student of Shakespeare or archaic English you’re probably not used to hearing the term ‘pox’ very often.Continue Reading
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Impacts On Egg Production
Fall is the time of year when, not only are the days getting shorter, our flocks’ egg production starts toContinue Reading
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Roundworms
You’re most likely going to be aware that your flock has round worms (Ascaridia galli) when you spot what looksContinue Reading
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Aspergillosis
Have you ever been out in the woods and accidentally stepped on a Puffball mushroom and been surprised to haveContinue Reading
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Emily & Luke: Urban Chicken Keepers
In late 2018, I was put in touch with Joan who was looking to re-home her entire flock of 16Continue Reading
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Wry Neck
Have you ever seen a chicken consistently looking upwards or with a twisted neck? That condition is called torticollis, butContinue Reading
