DIY Chicken Necropsy
At some point, most of us will experience losses in our flock – some expected, others not. It’s always difficult,Continue Reading
Everything You Need To Know About Backyard Chickens & More
At some point, most of us will experience losses in our flock – some expected, others not. It’s always difficult,Continue Reading
I’ve written several dozen articles on various chicken illnesses. This post is intended to act as a one-stop directory onContinue Reading
Annus horribilis? No, it’s not a rare chicken disease. If you’re not up on your Latin, or have forgotten QueenContinue Reading
Recently one of my young layers died unexpectedly so I sent her body to the provincial Animal Health Centre forContinue Reading
Escherichia coli (E. coli) are a large and diverse group of bacteria found in the environment, food and intestines of peopleContinue Reading
A Retrospective Look At My Year In Eggs
Folks who work in high-pressure jobs that deal with the darker side of life – cops, paramedics, emergency room personnelContinue Reading
May started out with a week full of some highs, but mostly lows at Bitchin’ Chickens. A mink got intoContinue Reading
It’s Not Called Blow-Out For Nothing
Some of you may have heard the term ‘lash egg’, which is a bit of a misnomer because technically it’sContinue Reading









