Omphalitis in Chicks: The Unhealed Navel Problem
The growth of a chick begins in the small fertilized area at the top of the yolk. A network ofContinue Reading
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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Molasses
Molasses, the dark, sticky byproduct of sugar refining, has been a staple in livestock care for centuries. It’s sweet, mineral-rich,Continue Reading
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Chicken Sinus Anatomy & The Impact Of Respiratory Infection
When a chicken starts sneezing, rattling or has swelling around the eyes, the trouble often starts in an overlooked placeContinue Reading
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A Brief Overview Of Reproductive Tract Issues In Hens 1
I’m an educator by trade, experienced with curriculum development and public speaking. I’ve learned over the years that as muchContinue Reading
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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Oregano
If there’s one herb that’s earned a solid reputation in the poultry world, it’s oregano (Origanum vulgare). Beyond being aContinue Reading
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Vitiligo in Chickens: The Genetics Behind Patchy Plumage
Many of of us probably first became aware of vitiligo when rumours speculated that the singer Michael Jackson was bleachingContinue Reading
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Getting a Leg Up: Prosthetics and Life on One Foot for Chickens
Every so often, a chicken loses a foot or leg from frostbite, predator attacks, infection, or congenital deformity. For manyContinue Reading
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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
