Case Study: Visceral Gout
One of my followers, vet tech Debra Watt, periodically sends me DIY necropsy photos or questions for my mentor DrContinue Reading
Everything You Need To Know About Backyard Chickens & More
One of my followers, vet tech Debra Watt, periodically sends me DIY necropsy photos or questions for my mentor DrContinue Reading
I’ve met up with Dr Vicki Bowes, avian vet/pathologist a number of times over the last 15 months to study necropsyContinue Reading
I’ve never had a house chicken. Occasionally I’ve brought a sick or injured bird inside while they were recuperating fromContinue Reading
When I scroll through the number of health issues on Facebook chicken groups I’m struck by some recurring themes: lotsContinue Reading
Trouble Shooting Tips
For the last few months I’ve been chatting online with Nancy, a Bitchin’ Chickens follower about various health issues withinContinue Reading
Annus horribilis? No, it’s not a rare chicken disease. If you’re not up on your Latin, or have forgotten QueenContinue Reading
Recently one of my young layers died unexpectedly so I sent her body to the provincial Animal Health Centre forContinue Reading
Teasing Stories From The Dead
I recently had a 13-month old hen die unexpectedly. I noticed a feather stuck to her foot and picked herContinue Reading









