The Lows Of Keeping Chickens
I’m going into my thirteenth year of keeping chickens so of course there will be ebbs and flows, and aContinue Reading
Category: Emergencies/Illness
Dealing With Dehydration In Chickens
When my mother was almost 87 she moved in with my partner and me, and stayed for the next sixContinue Reading
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DIY Necropsy: Marek’s Disease
Marek’s Disease is a Herpes virus spread by infected feather follicle dander. Once in the body the virus initially circulatesContinue Reading
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Case Study: Chicken Spay Surgery
Egg binding occurs when an egg gets stuck in the reproductive tract causing the hen difficulty in laying it. TheContinue Reading
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Dealing With Pain In Chickens
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone say “chickens don’t feel pain like we do?” Really? How doContinue Reading
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Case Study: Blunt Force Trauma
If you’ve ever watched any kind of detective show you’re probably aware of a cause of death termed blunt forceContinue Reading
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Case Study: Impacted Crop
Understanding your chickens’ digestive system will help you navigate any problems that might affect it. The crop is located onContinue Reading
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Case Study: Fatty Liver Syndrome
Fatty Liver Syndrome is a metabolic disorder resulting in the sudden death of birds fed high-energy diets with limited exercise.Continue Reading
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Case Study: Internal Layer
Internal Laying Internal laying is a condition in which a hen lays eggs internally instead of how they are normallyContinue Reading
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The Lowdown on Chicken Poop: Interpreting Your Flock’s Outputs
I took my dog for a walk recently and as she squatted to poop I was shocked to see aContinue Reading
Bitchin' Chickens 