Nick is a chicken fan, writer, and an all-time chicken fanboy holding a master in engineering. He has a passion for chemistry and he loves running with his border collie that's protecting his flock.
Newcastle disease in chickens is one of the top 5 causes of death in the poultry industry worldwide. In the USA, Canada, and Western Europe, the virus is phased out, but there are still outbreaks once in a while. In other countries, the virus is still very active and is depopulating multiple flocks, despite a variety of vaccines available on the market. Unfortunately, there is no treatment.
Fowl Cholera is a bacterial disease that can quickly wipe out an entire flock. Chickens can die before you even notice they get sick. Symptoms are horrific, with green diarrhea and chicken combs turning purple. Current vaccines are not able to eradicate the disease. Should you be worried?
Black spots on a chicken’s comb can look scary. There are various reasons why a chicken can carry black spots. Should you worry? Let’s find out.
Grapes are generally considered safe for chickens. But they are highly toxic for dogs and cats. Should you be wary? Are grapes healthy after all? Let’s take a look. Is it dangerous to feed grapes to chickens? Why are grapes poisonous to dogs and cats but not to chickens? Are grapes healthy for chickens? Can […]
Marek’s disease is a common viral disease out in the wild that can wipe out 80% of an unvaccinated flock. The symptoms are horrendous as chickens become paralyzed, blind, and grow cancer tumors. It’s highly contagious, and there is no cure.
Worldwide vaccination has drastically lowered the incidence of Marek’s disease in chickens. But over the years, the virus became more virulent, and recently some variants could break through the best vaccines on the market.
Coccidiosis is a widespread disease that can quickly wipe out a large part of your flock.
It’s one of those diseases every chicken owner should be aware of since acting fast is critical in case of an infection.
Chickens should not eat onions. Some people claim onions are a healthy snack. Others will tell you onions are highly toxic for chickens.
When you dig a little deeper, you will quickly discover onions are toxic for most animals.
Yes, chickens can eat rhubarb, but only in moderation. They can eat both the leaves and the stalks. Although rhubarb contains toxins, they most probably won’t die from eating some rhubarb once. There are, however, some caveats worth noting. Rhubarb is not a good food source for chickens, and they should especially avoid the leaves. […]
This is a complete guide to Chicken Coops. So if you have a chicken coop or need one, this guide has everything in it for you. Let’s dive in. What type of Chicken Coops are there? If you’re looking at chicken coops, the options range from extra small to full-size buildings. The main difference is […]
The answer is straightforward: No. Chickens can not eat chocolate. Chickens eat about everything you give to them; they are not very picky eaters. It’s also very tempting to feed them any leftover or table scraps you might have, thinking, ‘if I can eat it, why can’t they?’. Unfortunately, not all human food is suitable […]
