The Many Uses of Oxine AH (Animal Health)
Discover the various uses of Oxine AH for animal health, including its benefits for poultry and application methods.
‘Poultry Health Articles’ cover a variety of topics for more advanced fanciers. Beginners and Juniors who are just starting out should check out the FAQs page for basic information on caring for their backyard chickens. New articles will be added to both the FAQ and Poultry Health Articles pages as I see a trend of their frequency. Additional contributors are identified when used. Please visit their websites when links are provided.
The Many Uses of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is naturally occuring crystalline silica, like microscopic snowflakes, found in the earth. The different uses of this common tool by both fanciers and backyard flock owners.
Vaccinating for Mareks Disease in Chickens
Instructions on how to vaccinate your chickens for Mareks Disease. How to prepare for and complete the injections (with pictures) for this common poultry virus.
Mareks Disease in Chickens
Mareks Disease kills more birds than any other disease. Information about the common virus in chickens that can be prevented through vaccination.
Infectious Coryza in Poultry
Learn about this bacterial infection in chickens and how to prevent it along with other respiratory issues.
Egg Binding in Chickens
EGG BINDING is a serious disorder that most commonly affects a young hen when laying her first egg, but can affect any hen at any time.
How to Increase Hatching Success in your Chickens
Hatching success in your chickens can require following many methods to ensure their hatch-ability. Follow these steps to improve fertility and hatching of your backyard chickens.
Upper Respiratory Fungal Infections that Effect Chickens
I'll address fungal infections from the most basic of causes, the connection to our environment, and an exciting new treatment.
Egg Drop Syndrome
If you have a serious problem with thin-shelled or shell-less eggs, or a marked reduction in egg production, then you could be dealing with EGG DROP SYNDROME.
First Aid Kit for Backyard Chickens and Ducks
The best way to reduce some of the anxiety of an anticipated or actual injury or disease would be to have a basic CHICKEN FIRST AID KIT ready and accessible.