Natural Remedy For Chickens: Hops
Hops are the flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant, a member of the Cannabinaceae family, which also includes cannabis (marijuana andContinue Reading
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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a perennial herb and relative of ginger, gives the yellow colour to curries in Indian, Southeast Asian,Continue Reading
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Superfood For Chickens: Broccoli
I know the go-to for lots of folks regarding their own health issues and that of their birds is aContinue Reading
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Case Study: Sinusitis
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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Case Study: Amputation
During the Covid 19 lockdown, Rachel’s neighbour gave her a hen with a severe case of bumblefoot that he hadContinue Reading
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Microbial Pathogens In Chickens
How Bacteria, Viruses & Protozoa Work
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Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Last week a Bitchin’ Chickens follower asked me for details about sending two hens for a necropsy at the provincialContinue Reading
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Avian Trichomonosis (Canker)
Avian Trichomonosis, often called canker (and not to be confused with ear canker) is a disease caused by one-celled protozoa,Continue Reading
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What’s Up With Egg Withdrawal Periods?
I have a few pet peeves: one of them is the misuse of antibiotics and medications and another is folksContinue 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
