Are you starting to notice that your chicken has something in its eye? You thought it would just disappear, but it doesn’t. There are plenty of chicken eye diseases to look out for, and one of them is foamy eyes in chickens. Foamy eye, also known as mycoplasmosis, or the common cold, is an eye […]
Do you suspect that your chickens might have scaly leg mites? Scaly leg mites, also known as Knemidocoptes mutans or “leg mange,” are tiny arachnids that infest the legs and feet of birds, particularly poultry and pet birds. These mites burrow under the scales on a bird’s legs, causing the scales to lift and separate. […]
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So you’re just getting into cooking your homegrown chicken, but the whole white meat vs. dark meat chicken debate has you feeling confused. It might get you asking which is which, where each comes from, and whether there are any differences. To give you a quick answer, white meat is more commonly used, with a […]
Keeping chickens as backyard pets has become increasingly popular, and enthusiasts are always looking for ways to enhance their feathered friends’ quality of life. Creating a chicken playground is one creative and rewarding way to do so. These are especially helpful for your flock when they can’t free-range because they give them the mental stimulation […]
So you just watched, in horror, as your chicken blissfully pecked at some broken glass; now what? Chickens are curious creatures who hunt and peck for anything dime-sized or smaller. And if that object is shiny or different, they are likelier to spot and try it–glass is no exception. In this article, we’ll understand the […]
Did you know that the coronavirus also affects chickens? Infectious bronchitis virus, often called IBV for simplicity, belongs to the same coronavirus strain that mostly affects poultry. It is highly contagious and will cause your flock many issues if infected. The good news is that there is a vaccine for IBV, though most backyard chicken […]
Have you ever noticed your goat’s udder getting swollen? Goat mastitis is an inflammatory affliction of the mammary gland caused by bacterial infection. It can adversely impact milk quality and production. Plus, it is very uncomfortable for the mother goat and negatively impacts her growing kids because they will also get lower-quality milk. In this […]
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Did you know that the Java chicken is the second oldest chicken breed? Javas are an old heritage breed developed in the United States in the early 1800s but originated from the Java Islands before then. Unfortunately, the breed is not well documented. According to the Livestock Conservancy, they are listed as critical, making them […]
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Are your chickens beginning to have weird postures? Do they walk funny or sometimes don’t walk at all? If you happen to see these unusual behaviors with your chickens, you might want to know about rickets in chickens. Rickets is often called “poverty of the bones” caused by an unbalanced diet with key nutrient deficiencies. […]
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So your chicken just ate a frog or a toad…what does that mean, and should you be concerned? Generally, it’s not an issue unless your chicken suffocates or eats a poison frog. Chickens are omnivores. They eat a variety of foods, including both plant and animal matter. While chickens primarily consume grains, seeds, insects, and […]