Case Study: Vent Gleet
At almost four, Nigella is one of my oldest hens. When I scan my flock it’s easy to spot herContinue Reading
Tag: Health Check
DIY Chicken Doctor: How To Help Your Avian Patient
The internet is full of online chicken groups, many of them concerned with health issues and emergencies. I understand thatContinue Reading
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The Lows Of Keeping Chickens
I’m going into my thirteenth year of keeping chickens so of course there will be ebbs and flows, and aContinue Reading
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Case Study: Ovarian Cancer
Diagnosing a bird by assessing their external symptoms is always a bit tricky. In the unfortunate circumstance that your birdContinue Reading
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DIY Chicken Sick Bay
At some point most chicken keepers will be faced with a situation that requires providing medical support to one ofContinue 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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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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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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Chicken Health Check
Last week I was out with my chickens taking photos and just hanging out. The next couple of days IContinue Reading
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