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: Salpingitis 2
Salpingitis, an inflammation of the oviduct, can be caused by fecal bacteria that migrate up the oviduct or respiratory infectionsContinue 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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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficiency In Chickens
Chickens can experience complications from a variety of vitamin deficiencies and their symptoms are often mistaken for other health issues.Continue Reading
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Case Study: Avian Encephalomyelitis
I’ve now worked on fifteen case studies: some have had happy endings (i.e. amputated toe, broken leg and survivors ofContinue Reading
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Case Study: Feather Follicle Cyst
If you’ve ever had an ingrown hair you’ll remember that it’s a hair which instead of growing normally, curls backContinue 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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Hardware Disease & Metal Toxicity In Chickens
Zinc Toxicity Chickens explore their world beak first and often peck at things that aren’t edible or healthy. If theyContinue Reading
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Case Study: Salpingitis
Penny, 2 ½ – 3 year old Easter Egger Hen, History of Chronic Vent Gleet Jessica was given eight hensContinue Reading
