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
Author: Bitchin' Chickens
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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Winterizing Your Chicken Coop
I live in the Pacific Northwest on a small island off the west coast of Canada. We’re zoned temperate rainforest,Continue Reading
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Dealing With Chicken Beak Injuries
Beaks, nails and spurs are all made of keratin, a type of protein. A normal beak is comprised of twoContinue Reading
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Different Yolks For Different Folks
What Influences Colour?
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