Hot, tropical summer months can be unpleasant for many animals, including chickens. As a chicken keeper, you must protect your flock from scorching heat and provide plenty of shelter and fresh, cool water. But that’s not all you can do! We’ll take you through the MUST DO’s, the CAN DO’s, and the DON’T DO’S about […]
Yellow diarrhea in chickens looks scary. Diarrhea is problematic, but if it’s yellow, all alarms go off. What’s the culprit of these liquid droppings, and what should you do?
It looks like chickens are just walking on chopsticks. And looking at other birds, it seems their knees are bending backward. So, how are chickens moving, jumping, and roosting? Let’s see. Do Chickens Have Knees? Yes, chickens have knees and kneecaps. They are well hidden behind their feathers. Chickens walk on their toes rather than […]
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.
It can be frightening to notice blood in your chicken’s droppings. Sometimes it’s innocent, but it can also be a critical sign of illness. Should you worry if you see some blood in your chicken poop?
A chicken saddle is a protective guard that covers a hen’s back during mating. Enthusiastic roosters often leave a hen with bald spots on her back if she’s not carrying a chicken saddle. It’s pretty easy to sew your own chicken apron, even if you don’t have much sewing experience. We’ll go over the entire […]
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.
Fowlpox is a slow-spreading infection that can torment a backyard chicken flock for many months. Although not contagious for humans, it can be dangerous for chickens. Since there is no cure yet, chicken owners should inform themselves.
