Avian Gout
I recently had a 13-month old hen die unexpectedly. I noticed a feather stuck to her foot and picked herContinue Reading
Everything You Need To Know About Small Flock Chickens & More
I recently had a 13-month old hen die unexpectedly. I noticed a feather stuck to her foot and picked herContinue Reading
I’ve written a series of posts on chicken inputs (what to feed chickens; herbs; prebiotics and probiotics; manufactured feed) andContinue Reading
When I first got chicks in 2005 one of my pullets developed a permanent limp. I have no idea whatContinue Reading
Understanding your chickens’ digestive system will help you navigate any problems that might affect it. Avian digestive systems are differentContinue Reading
The highlight of my year is having chicks: the anticipation of the hatch, getting to know them and seeing howContinue Reading
Curled toes, in which one or more toes appear to curl sideways, is a treatable condition in chicks. It mayContinue Reading
Symptoms & Treatment
The Why & When Of A Difficult Decision
I always knock on wood and consider myself lucky when I’ve escaped some of the pitfalls of chicken keeping. ButContinue Reading
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Everything You Need To Know About Small Flock Chickens & More