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
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The Hidden Cost Of Eggs: Health Issues For Laying Hens
Regardless of whether we keep chickens to make a bit of extra money or primarily as pets, most of usContinue Reading
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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Honey
Winnie-The-Pooh and I share at least one thing in common, a love of honey. As a kid I spent severalContinue 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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Case Study: Ovarian Adenocarcinoma
Case Study #1: Amber, Easter Egger Aug.1.17- May.3.20 On April 9th I found an odd egg in the nest box:Continue Reading
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Index Of Common Chicken Health Issues
I’ve written several dozen articles on various chicken illnesses. This post is intended to act as a one-stop directory onContinue Reading
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2019: Annus Horribilis
Annus horribilis? No, it’s not a rare chicken disease. If you’re not up on your Latin, or have forgotten QueenContinue Reading
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Impacts On Egg Production
Fall is the time of year when, not only are the days getting shorter, our flocks’ egg production starts toContinue Reading
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Corazon: Three Strikes & You’re Out
Folks who work in high-pressure jobs that deal with the darker side of life – cops, paramedics, emergency room personnelContinue Reading
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A Week Of Highs & Lows
May started out with a week full of some highs, but mostly lows at Bitchin’ Chickens. A mink got intoContinue Reading
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