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, from scratching the ground to clucking, 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 or not. Can Chickens […]
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 […]
Chickens can suffer from various health conditions throughout their lives. Some of them are contagious, so they cause complications in multiple birds, but others happen because of non-infectious causes.
In today’s article, we’re looking at everything you should know about lash eggs in chickens.
It’s hard not to find an egg abnormality or two in chicken egg production. No matter how small or large your flock is, you can never avoid getting an egg that’s far from the norm. Thankfully, these chicken egg abnormalities don’t just appear out of sheer coincidence. Let’s discover all the different chicken egg abnormalities […]
When observing chickens mating, you may find it fascinating, amusing, or unimpressive. There are recognizable patterns in the process, from courtship to mating. However, specific questions may arise: Why do hens lay unfertilized eggs? How do roosters mate without a penis? In short, how do chickens mate? Let’s find out. How Do Chickens Mate? Chickens […]
