Avian Pathology Cases: 24
This series is a partnership between Bitchin’ Chickens and Dr Vicki Bowes, vet/avian pathologist. We get together to chat aboutContinue Reading
Category: Health Issues
Avian Pathology Cases: 23
Over the last 20 months I’ve gotten together with Dr Vicki Bowes, avian vet/pathologist on a regular basis to pore overContinue Reading
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Case Study: Prolapsed Vent
I think when my flock feels I need a new challenge they conspire to come up with an issue. LastContinue Reading
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Superfood For Chickens: Wheatgrass
As a kid I spent time on a Mennonite farm every summer throughout elementary school and into my teens. TwoContinue Reading
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Assessing Eye Issues In Chickens
If you’re like me you probably remember some snappy acronyms that are designed to trigger a response regarding health emergencies.Continue Reading
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Case Study: Mucocele (Damaged Salivary Gland) In Chickens
A couple of years ago, I came across a rather dramatic post in an online chicken group asking for aContinue Reading
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A-Z Leg & Foot Issues In Chickens
Every couple of months or so, my mentor Dr Vicki Bowes, avian vet/pathologist and I get together to look atContinue Reading
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Case Study: Fox Attack
I’ve done 45 case studies, many of them collaborations with other chicken keepers. I have also featured some health issuesContinue Reading
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Avian Pathology Cases: 22
This edition marks 18 months of my partnership with Dr Vicki Bowes, avian vet/ pathologist. We get together on aContinue Reading
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Dealing With Broken Blood Feathers In Chickens
Feathers are made of keratin, which contains amino acids such as cysteine, lysine, proline and methionine. It’s the same materialContinue Reading
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