DIY Chicken Sick Bay
At some point most chicken keepers will be faced with a situation that requires providing medical support to one ofContinue Reading
Category: Emergencies/Illness
Case Study: Salpingitis 2
Salpingitis, an inflammation of the oviduct, can be caused by fecal bacteria that migrate up the oviduct or respiratory infectionsContinue Reading
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Case Study: Trichomonosis (Canker)
Avian Trichmonosis, often called canker (and not to be confused with ear canker) is a disease caused by one-celled protozoa,Continue Reading
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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Aloe Vera
One of my egg customers recently gave me a bottle of organic Aloe Vera juice. I’ve used the gel directly fromContinue Reading
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Help, My Chicken Is Limping
When I scroll through the number of health issues on Facebook chicken groups I’m struck by some recurring themes: lotsContinue Reading
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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficiency In Chickens
Chickens can experience complications from a variety of vitamin deficiencies and their symptoms are often mistaken for other health issues.Continue Reading
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Avian Encephalomyelitis
Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE) is a viral infection of the central nervous system affecting various species of poultry: chickens, turkeys, Japanese quails and pheasants. The diseaseContinue Reading
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Case Study: Avian Encephalomyelitis
I’ve now worked on fifteen case studies: some have had happy endings (i.e. amputated toe, broken leg and survivors ofContinue Reading
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Dealing With Chick Mortality
Scrolling through any Facebook chicken group you’re likely to see some recurring themes: What breed or sex is my bird?Continue Reading
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Dealing With Frostbite In Chickens
Frostbite is an injury to skin and underlying tissues caused by freezing, often in windy and damp conditions. The skinContinue Reading
