In this day and age of growing environmental consciousness, a growing number of people choose to keep chickens in their backyards. While keeping chickens holds many advantages, it is also important to keep potential health risks in mind. Salmonella and Campylobacter infections can be transmitted from poultry to humans and are a concern to keep […]
Keeping chickens can be straightforward or challenging, depending on your area and climate. Frostbite is a significant concern that can arise if precautions aren’t taken during extreme winters. It’s crucial to be well-informed about frostbite to ensure the well-being of your flock.
Even though chickens are not the best fliers, they can still flap over fences or fly into trees. These situations aren’t ideal if you live in a suburban neighborhood or an environment with lots of predators lurking around. Wing clipping is often done to prevent your chickens from escaping, but it’s not always necessary. Let’s […]
Co-Authored & Medically Reviewed by Dr. E. Rivera, DVM Central Luzón State University Why Vitamin D | Role & Types | Health Benefits | Dosage | When to Supplement | Deficiency | Laying Hens | Meat Chickens | Chicks | Overdose | Metabolism Vitamin D is essential for chickens, especially laying hens and chicks. It […]
Chickens are fascinating creatures offering much more than fresh eggs and occasional poultry dinners. They’re known for their peculiar behaviors, but what about chicken flatulence? While the idea of chickens passing gas might sound amusing, it’s essential to understand whether it’s a cause for concern. Can Chickens Fart? Yes, chickens fart. It’s a natural part […]
Noticing a prolapsed vent in your laying hens can be unsettling, to say the least. But hang tight – there are tools to fix it. Your two best allies are a squeaky-clean coop and a balanced chicken diet.
Birds eat ticks. Chickens are birds. So that means chickens eat ticks, right? Relatively, yes. Chickens do eat ticks. And quite a lot of them. However, there are many nuances when it comes to this subject. Many backyard keepers often raise this question because they want to know whether or not chickens can act as […]
VetRX is one of the most popular all-natural remedies for common colds in chickens. Many experienced chicken fans have a VetRX Poultry bottle in their first aid kit. It’s considered the Vicks VapoRub of the poultry world.
Possums, or opossums, are fascinating nocturnal animals that play a crucial role in the ecosystem by consuming insects, snakes, and rodents. However, they can be dangerous to your flock once they invade the coop at night. Let’s explore the reasons behind possum attacks and how to protect your chickens from getting harmed. We’ll start by […]
If your chicken walks around like a penguin, it may look peculiar and funny, but it probably is a sign of a severe underlying health issue. Egg-binding, egg yolk peritonitis, salpingitis, and ascites (water belly) are the most common potential causes that lead to penguin stand. All cases are severe conditions and should be treated […]
