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.
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.
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.
What are Recommended First Aid Supplies for Backyard Chickens?
Guide to assembling a comprehensive first aid kit for handling chicken health emergencies. Having these essential supplies on hand allows you to address common injuries and illnesses promptly. Here’s a comprehensive list of items I recommend every backyard chicken keeper should have in their first aid kit.
What are Blood Spots in Chicken Eggs? Are they Safe to Eat?
Blood spots are small, reddish-brown spots that may be found on the surface of an eggshell or inside an egg.
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.
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.
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.