Omphalitis in Chicks: The Unhealed Navel Problem
The growth of a chick begins in the small fertilized area at the top of the yolk. A network ofContinue Reading
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Chicken Sinus Anatomy & The Impact Of Respiratory Infection
When a chicken starts sneezing, rattling or has swelling around the eyes, the trouble often starts in an overlooked placeContinue Reading
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Getting a Leg Up: Prosthetics and Life on One Foot for Chickens
Every so often, a chicken loses a foot or leg from frostbite, predator attacks, infection, or congenital deformity. For manyContinue Reading
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Is Depopulation The Solution To Dealing With Mycoplasma In Chickens?
There are a number of respiratory issues that affect chickens, some bacterial that can be treated with antibiotics, others viralContinue Reading
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My Chicken Story: Bumblefoot
Bumblefoot, or pododermatitis, is a broad term that includes any inflammatory or degenerative condition affecting chicken feet. Severity is gradedContinue Reading
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Beware: Hazards That Await Your Chickens 5
I imagine that many of you are familiar with “What To Expect When You’re Expecting“, a book recommended to pregnantContinue Reading
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Egg Drop Syndrome in Chickens
Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS) is an infectious disease caused by a virus which mainly affects laying hens. The disease resultsContinue Reading
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Heroic Measures Vs Humane Euthanasia For Chickens
I’ve written about when to take your chicken to a vet, first aid measures and humane euthanasia before, and hereContinue Reading
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Understanding the Use of Amprolium (Corid) and Thiamine Deficiency in Chickens
Amprolium (Corid) is a widely used medication in poultry for the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis, a parasitic disease causedContinue Reading
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Case Study: Crop Surgery 3
Understanding your chickens’ digestive system will help you navigate any problems that might affect it. The crop is located on the rightContinue Reading
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