Mycoplasma Synoviae
Infectious Synovitis is a bacterial disease affecting chickens caused by Mycoplasma Synoviae (MS). It causes a wide variety of damageContinue Reading
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Mycoplasma Gallisepticum
I had the first necropsy done on one of my birds about 18 months ago and breathed a sigh ofContinue Reading
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Fatty Liver Syndrome
Last week I got a call from my friend Laurie: her favourite hen had died unexpectedly and she was lookingContinue Reading
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Sinusitis In Chickens
Just like with people, chickens can get sinusitis: a sinus infection creating inflammation of the air cavities in the passagesContinue Reading
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Rooster Naughty Bits Explained
When I was in grade 8 I checked out the book “Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex, But WereContinue Reading
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The Aftermath Of A Coop Fire
Supporting The Survivors
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Chicken Vitamins
Requirements & Deficiencies
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Dealing With Heat Stress
I’ve had several Standard Poodles: Simon loved to sleep by the wood stove getting as close as he could; Lola,Continue Reading
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Ear Infections In Chickens
We’re not accustomed to thinking of birds as having ears because we don’t see them. They do have ears andContinue Reading
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Pasty Butt In Chicks
A common health issue in chicks is pasted vent, most often referred to as pasty butt. You’ll know it whenContinue Reading
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