Avian Pathology Cases: 14
I’ve met up with Dr Vicki Bowes, avian vet/pathologist a number of times over the last 15 months to study necropsyContinue Reading
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Avian Pathology Cases: 9
I should have gone into a career in science. I am fascinated by how organisms work and what can goContinue Reading
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Dealing With Ammonia Toxicity In Chickens
One of the downsides of having chickens is cleaning up after them: they toss shavings in their food and waterContinue Reading
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Avian Pathology Cases: 6
These cases are presented as a product of my partnership with Dr Vicki Bowes, Avian Vet/Pathologist who very kindly offeredContinue Reading
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Chicken Keeping Hacks 1
Indoor Housing, Soaking Bin & Roost Bars
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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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Help, My Chicken Is Limping
When I scroll through the number of health issues on Facebook chicken groups I’m struck by some recurring themes: lotsContinue Reading
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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Drawing Salves
Drawing salves are a mixture of oils and herbal ingredients that work to draw toxins out of the body 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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Chicken Pedicures: Trimming Nails, Spurs & Beaks
Chicken nails, spurs and beaks are made of keratin, a type of protein. We have the benefit of being ableContinue Reading
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