Case Study: Infectious Laryngotracheitis
I met Seleta earlier this year when she contacted me for advice about one of her sick hens. Unfortunately IContinue Reading
Tag: Biosecurity
Avian Influenza In Small Flock Chickens
When you live on an island you can sometimes be lulled into a false sense of complacency that geography willContinue Reading
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Tips On Keeping House Chickens
I’ve never had a house chicken. Occasionally I’ve brought a sick or injured bird inside while they were recuperating fromContinue Reading
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How To Buy Healthy Chickens
A common refrain in Facebook chicken groups is “I bought a bird that’s sneezing” or “I put my new chickenContinue Reading
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Case Study: Trichomonosis (Canker)
Avian Trichmonosis, 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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Avian Encephalomyelitis
Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE) is a viral infection of the central nervous system affecting various species of poultry: chickens, turkeys, Japanese quails and pheasants. The diseaseContinue Reading
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National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
I’m on a number of chicken Facebook groups and see folks refer to NPIP – the National Poultry Improvement Plan.Continue Reading
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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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Keeping A Closed Flock
The concept of keeping a closed flock can mean different things to different people. In this post I’ll explore twoContinue Reading
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