Chicken Pedicures: Trimming Nails, Spurs & Beaks
Chicken nails, spurs and beaks are made of keratin, a type of protein. We have the benefit of being ableContinue Reading
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Ed: Aspiring Chicken Keeper
I’ve lived on Gabriola Island for almost twenty years and never had a conversation with Ed. I’ve seen him aroundContinue Reading
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How To Preserve Eggs
For thousands of years, people around the world have developed various ways of preserving poultry eggs to extend their longevity.Continue Reading
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Superfood For Chickens: Broccoli
I know the go-to for lots of folks regarding their own health issues and that of their birds is aContinue Reading
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National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
I’m on a number of chicken Facebook groups and see folks refer to NPIP – the National Poultry Improvement Plan.Continue Reading
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Case Study: Hardware Disease & Metal Toxicity
Several years ago I had a much loved poodle, Simon, who had a penchant for eating things that got stuckContinue Reading
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Case Study: Burn Survivors
I live off the west coast of British Columbia. For weeks we’ve been hearing about the climate fires in California,Continue Reading
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Hardware Disease & Metal Toxicity In Chickens
Zinc Toxicity Chickens explore their world beak first and often peck at things that aren’t edible or healthy. If theyContinue Reading
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Bitchin’ Chickens Garden Tour
I write a lot about chickens, but every once in awhile I switch gears to post about the community IContinue Reading
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Chicken Mating Injuries
I belong to several Facebook chicken groups and routinely see posts related to rooster-caused mating injuries. Some are relatively minor,Continue Reading
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