2019: Annus Horribilis
Annus horribilis? No, it’s not a rare chicken disease. If you’re not up on your Latin, or have forgotten QueenContinue Reading
Category: Predators & Pests
Forensic Investigation: The Sequel
I’ve been very fortunate when it comes to dealing with predators. I lost two from my first free-ranging flock toContinue Reading
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Lice
In my decade-plus years of keeping chickens I have only ever seen lice twice – both times just on oneContinue Reading
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Tapeworms
I’ve never seen tapeworms in my chickens, but I certainly have in various dogs I’ve owned. These worms look likeContinue Reading
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Impacts On Egg Production
Fall is the time of year when, not only are the days getting shorter, our flocks’ egg production starts toContinue Reading
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Roundworms
You’re most likely going to be aware that your flock has round worms (Ascaridia galli) when you spot what looksContinue Reading
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Northern Fowl & Red Mites
There are a number of external parasites that affect chickens. I’ve already posted about scaly leg mites and lice. ThisContinue Reading
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Ridding Yourself Of Rodents
I grew up in Toronto and don’t ever remember seeing a rat until I moved to Victoria, a port cityContinue Reading
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National Egg Day
A Retrospective Look At My Year In Eggs
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A Week Of Highs & Lows
May started out with a week full of some highs, but mostly lows at Bitchin’ Chickens. A mink got intoContinue Reading
