Vertical Transmission of Pathogens
Diseases Your Hens Can Spread To Their Chicks
Category: Health Issues
Case Study: Infected Dog Bite
Most of us are aware of predators and somewhat prepared for attacks. Some of us free-range our birds and weighContinue Reading
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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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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Moringa Oleifera
A few weeks ago a friend asked if I had heard of Moringa oleifera. I hadn’t, so I jotted itContinue 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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How To Buy Healthy Chickens
A common refrain in Facebook chicken groups is “I bought a bird that’s sneezing” or “I put my new chickenContinue 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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