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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Wryneck
Have you ever seen a chicken consistently looking upwards or with a twisted neck? That condition is called torticollis, butContinue Reading
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Avian Gout
I recently had a 13-month old hen die unexpectedly. I noticed a feather stuck to her foot and picked herContinue Reading
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Understanding The Pecking Order
One of the most common posts I see on Facebook chicken groups is about flock conflicts and injuries. It’s criticalContinue Reading
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Northern Fowl & Red Mites
There are a number of external parasites that affect chickens. I’ve already posted about scaly leg mites and lice. ThisContinue Reading
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Molting Chickens
Everything You Need To Know
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Vent Gleet
I’ve written a series of posts on chicken inputs (what to feed chickens; herbs; prebiotics and probiotics; manufactured feed) andContinue Reading
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Do As I Say, Not As I Do
More Tips On Broody Hens
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Bumblefoot
When I first got chicks in 2005 one of my pullets developed a permanent limp. I have no idea whatContinue Reading
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