Key Takeaways Coccidia are commonly present. Low-level exposure in healthy birds does not always equal disease. Gut damage drives symptoms. Coccidia destroy the intestinal lining, reducing nutrient and water absorption. …
Coryza, often called infectious coryza, is a contagious respiratory condition seen in chickens. It spreads quickly within a flock and is most common in areas with high humidity, poor airflow, …
Fox attacks are one of the most confronting issues for backyard chicken keepers. A single visit can wipe out a flock. Understanding why foxes behave this way, why attacks spike …
Backyard keepers often see open mouth breathing, neck stretching, or a raspy sound and assume it is one simple problem. The tricky part is that chickens breathe differently from mammals, …
What to Do If Your Chicken Has A Swollen Eye – Causes, treatments and what to keep on hand If you notice a chicken with one eye swollen shut or …
Vitamin Deficiency in Backyard Chickens: What to Watch For and How to Prevent It Keeping backyard chickens healthy goes beyond fresh water and a scoop of feed. Like any animal, …
Chickens are pretty low maintenance when you have the right setup, like with everything preparation is the key. Having the right equipment designed for the job will increase the happiness …
A New Approach to Managing Parasites There is no argument that drenching is an important part of livestock management and in a lot of cases it’s critical to ensure your …
Rearing Chicks Raising baby chicks is such a rewarding experience and the bond these chicks form with you creates a totally different experience in keeping chickens. Chicks are pretty low …
What Size Crop Needle? Selecting the right size crop needle “medication tube” is critical to ensure the safe administration of emergency medications, fluids and formula in sick or neonate birds. …
Chicken mites and lice are small external parasites that can cause serious health problems in backyard poultry if left untreated. These parasites weaken birds by draining nutrients, irritating the skin, …
Australia is experiencing a national egg shortage. Prices are rising and supermarket stocks are patchy. Some cafes are reportedly serving breakfast with one egg instead of two. Supermarket giant Coles …
