DIY Chicken Necropsy
At some point, most of us will experience losses in our flock – some expected, others not. It’s always difficult,Continue Reading
Category: Necropsy
Case Study: Egg Yolk Peritonitis
Here’s a case sent into me by Bitchin’ Chickens follower Crystal. In the fall of 2019, she took in threeContinue Reading
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Case Study: Ovarian Adenocarcinoma
Case Study #1: Amber, Easter Egger Aug.1.17- May.3.20 On April 9th I found an odd egg in the nest box:Continue Reading
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Egg Yolk Peritonitis
Recently one of my young layers died unexpectedly so I sent her body to the provincial Animal Health Centre forContinue Reading
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Avian Gout
I recently had a 13-month old hen die unexpectedly. I noticed a feather stuck to her foot and picked herContinue Reading
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When An Egg Is Not An Egg: Salpingitis
Some of you may have heard the term ‘lash egg’, which is a bit of a misnomer because technically it’sContinue Reading
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Ovarian Adenocarcinoma
In 2016, I was given an 18-month old Gold Laced Wyandotte. The previous owner, who had had her for 9Continue Reading
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