Fatty liver syndrome, known as hepatic lipidosis, is a common metabolic disorder in chickens. It is particularly seen in commercial poultry farming systems and with well-meaning, ill-informed backyard chicken keepers. This condition is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat within the liver tissue, which can lead to impaired liver function and a string of […]
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There’s a lot of discourse on which chicken vaccination is necessary and how helpful they really are. In this guide, we hope to clarify things for you by giving an unbiased look at your different options. We will also cover situations when vaccines are helpful and when they are not needed. In some cases, you […]
You suspect that your chicken ingested rat poison directly or ate a contaminated creature like a poisoned mouse, rat, snake, cat, possum, or raccoon—now what? Here is some of the most important information for you to know, including your options, how you can help your chickens, and how to prevent this from happening again. How […]
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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 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 […]
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 […]
Ever heard about fowl pox in chickens? Have you ever wondered if it’s contagious or fatal to your flock? Fowl pox in chickens is a viral disease that is contagious and needs your immediate intervention. The avian pox virus causes it and can manifest as wet or dry. Luckily, this is not a fast-spreading viral […]
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