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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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Thyme
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) might be best known as a kitchen herb, but it’s also a powerful natural medicine that’s beenContinue Reading
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Leptospirosis: When Rodents Crash the Coop
I see the occasional post on Facebook chicken groups in which someone relates their symptoms of their illness and asksContinue Reading
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Myth Buster: Niacin Deficiency In Chickens & Ducks
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a micronutrient that is required for proper metabolism, nervous system function and antioxidantContinue Reading
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Green Muscle Disease In Chickens
Green Muscle Disease (Deep Pectoral Myopathy) is a degenerative condition affecting one of the two major muscles in a chicken’sContinue Reading
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Disability Issues and Care for Disabled Pet Chickens
Keeping chickens as pets comes with joys and challenges, especially when caring for birds with disabilities. They can become disabledContinue 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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How To Give Chickens Medications by Injection
I’m a big proponent of small flock chicken keepers understanding an array of chicken illnesses and injuries in order toContinue 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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