Bumblefoot
When I first got chicks in 2005 one of my pullets developed a permanent limp. I have no idea whatContinue Reading
Category: Emergencies/Illness
Dealing With Sour, Impacted & Pendulous Crop
Understanding your chickens’ digestive system will help you navigate any problems that might affect it. Avian digestive systems are differentContinue Reading
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The Trials & Tribulations of Raising Chicks
The highlight of my year is having chicks: the anticipation of the hatch, getting to know them and seeing howContinue Reading
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Curled Toes In Chicks
Curled toes, in which one or more toes appear to curl sideways, is a treatable condition in chicks. It mayContinue Reading
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Slipped Tendon
Symptoms & Treatment
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Euthanasia
The Why & When Of A Difficult Decision
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Coccidiosis
I always knock on wood and consider myself lucky when I’ve escaped some of the pitfalls of chicken keeping. ButContinue Reading
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Broody Hens: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
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Salmonella
You’ve probably heard the occasional news story about an outbreak of Hepatitis A, E.coli, Listeria or Salmonella – all germsContinue Reading
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Corazon: Three Strikes & You’re Out
Folks who work in high-pressure jobs that deal with the darker side of life – cops, paramedics, emergency room personnelContinue Reading
Bitchin' Chickens 