Trivial Pursuit: Avian Pathology Edition 2
I’m a list keeper and file bits of chicken trivia away hoping to find a use for it some day.Continue Reading
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Trivial Pursuit: Avian Pathology Edition 1
After 13 years of keeping chickens and many hours scrolling through online poultry sites I’ve seen my share of oddities.Continue Reading
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Case Study: Lymphoid Leukosis
Lymphoid Leukosis is the most common type of cancer caused by the Avian Leukosis Virus. It can be spread verticallyContinue Reading
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Case Study: Blunt Force Trauma 2
If you’ve ever watched any kind of detective show you’re probably aware of a cause of death termed blunt forceContinue Reading
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Case Study: Ovarian Adenocarcinoma 2
Back in October 2019 my neighbours pulled into my driveway holding a Silver Laced Wyandotte hen. They found her aloneContinue Reading
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Case Study: Salpingitis & Fatty Liver Disease
Salpingitis Some of you may have heard the term ‘lash egg’, which is a bit of a misnomer because technicallyContinue Reading
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DIY Necropsy: Marek’s Disease
Marek’s Disease is a Herpes virus spread by infected feather follicle dander. Once in the body the virus initially circulatesContinue Reading
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Case Study: Impacted Crop
Understanding your chickens’ digestive system will help you navigate any problems that might affect it. The crop is located inContinue Reading
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Case Study: Fatty Liver Syndrome
Fatty Liver Syndrome is a metabolic disorder resulting in the sudden death of birds fed high-energy diets with limited exercise.Continue Reading
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Case Study: Internal Layer
Internal Laying Internal laying is a condition in which a hen lays eggs internally instead of how they are normallyContinue Reading
