Crusty Duck Heads
Every duck that gets bred ends up with a deposit of saliva and bacteria on its head from the breeding duck or drake.
Does my Chicken Have Worms? Common Worms that Effect Poultry
The most common worms that effect poultry are called nematodes, or roundworms. And the most common of the nematodes are known as ascarids.
Using Injectable Medications on Poultry
This article will try to help people feel more comfortable with the idea of using injectable medications on their poultry and to provide some tips on doing it easily and successfully.
Infectious Laryngotracheitis in Poultry
Chickens do not suffer from the Common Cold. Your bird may have one of many upper respiratory ailments, such as Infectious Coryza, Infectious Bronchitis, a CRD, or perhaps some other…
How to Treat Chickens with Mites
Once you find a mite infestation on your bird, the treatment course will vary depending on the severity of the problem.
Common Poultry Myths
There are a lot of ideas about what is bad for your birds that are not really true. Commons myths that are heard about the keeping and care of backyard chickens are reviewed for which should be followed and which can be ignored.
Probiotics – The Good Bacteria
How to use probiotics with your backyard chickens to improve their health.
Treating Wounds and Injury in Backyard Chickens
How you may be able to provide a means for your chicken to heal in such a way to afford them not only new skin over the injury, but also new feathers without scar tissue.
Basic Nutrition for Backyard Chickens
The feed which chickens eat is made up of water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Each nutrient serves a special need.
Toxoplasmosis in Ducks and Other Poultry
The first sign of Toxoplasmosis in ducks is usually a young duckling flipping over onto its back with the inability to right itself.