Coccidiosis in Poultry
COCCIDIOSIS is one of the most flock-devastating protozoan parasitic diseases that can effect backyard chickens.
‘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.
Toxins that Effect Backyard Chickens
Toxins (or poison), fall into several different categories. I can't list them all here, but I'll try to give you an overview for general reference.
How to Keep Chickens Warm and Healthy Through the Winter
In this article I’m going to talk about the joys of poultry keeping through the winter.
Infectious Bronchitis in Poultry
Infectious Bronchitis (or IB) is a common viral disease of the Coronaviridae. It can affect chickens.
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
Commons myths that are heard about the keeping and care of backyard chickens.