Bumblefoot in chickens is a common foot condition that often goes unnoticed. Although seemingly harmless, bumblefoot has the potential to disrupt egg production and compromise your chickens’ well-being. Let’s delve into the causes, symptoms, and treatment of bumblefoot.
If one of your chickens has ever been egg-bound, you are probably well aware of the high risk of egg yolk peritonitis. But what is egg yolk peritonitis? Is it dangerous or treatable? And, more importantly, how can you prevent egg yolk peritonitis?
The Rooster Booster Vitamins & Electrolytes with Lactobacillus supplement has it all: vitamins, electrolytes, and probiotics. It is marketed for use with newly hatched chicks and as a health boost for adult chickens. Do they deliver on their promise? What’s in the long list of ingredients? And when do you use it? We took their […]
Chicken Fans is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our privacy policy and disclaimer. Poultry Cell is a vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplement for chickens and backyard poultry sold by Rooster Booster. The labels list a whole bunch of nutrients. But when and why should you use it? […]
Co-Authored & Medically Reviewed by Dr. E. Rivera, DVM Central Luzón State University Chicken Fans is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our privacy policy and disclaimer. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin for chickens that plays a core role in many vital body processes. However, vitamin B12 is […]
Many people keep chickens to collect their daily amount of fresh eggs and dispose of kitchen leftovers. Chickens are sociable animals and need company. You should also consider how many chickens to keep to provide a steady supply of eggs. We’ll help you get started! How Many Chickens Should You Get? Chickens are sociable animals […]
Chickens are some of the most domesticated birds in the world and provide eggs and meat to millions of people every day. Depending on several factors, like breed, diet, and living conditions, a chicken’s lifespan can vary. But how old do most chickens get? And when do most stop laying eggs? Let’s find out! How […]
Laying eggs is a natural part of a chicken’s reproductive cycle, but sometimes things can go wrong. A serious and possibly life-threatening situation is commonly called ‘egg binding’.
Water belly or Ascites is a serious condition where a chicken has a squishy, swollen belly full of liquid. It affects millions of broilers and meat chickens every year. It’s heartbreaking to see your chicken lying on the ground with a belly like a balloon, faintly clucking with gurgling sounds. But what exactly is water […]
The avian eye is an incredible organ. However, it is also delicate and, therefore, sensitive to infection.
Eye infections in chickens are common and can develop independently or as a part of more complex conditions.
