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Corid for Chickens: Dosage & Treatment of Coccidiosis

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Corid, also known as the medication Amprolium, is used to treat coccidiosis, a terrible chicken disease. It is considered to be safe, with only a few side effects, and is therefore quite popular with chicken keepers.

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Lice in Chickens: Causes and Treatment

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Lice in chickens cause significant discomfort and health problems. These pests can easily spread from bird to bird and are difficult to eradicate once they have taken hold in a flock. We will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of poultry lice in chickens and inform about various methods for controlling and preventing infestations.

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Biosecurity for Chickens

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Chickens, and all domestic birds for that matter, are highly susceptible to pathogenic diseases. Keeping you, your family, and your flock safe starts with taking biosecurity measures in and around the chicken coop. By following simple steps, you can prevent (cross) contamination, which helps eliminate diseases.

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Probiotics for Chickens: Benefits, Types & Application (2024)

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Co-Authored & Medically Reviewed by Dr. A. Ibrar, DVM, Poultry Nutritionist University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, IUB, Selçuk Üniversitesi what are probiotics | when to use | health benefits | types | chicks | how to give | vs antibiotics | vs prebiotics | criteria | growth performance | egg laying | gut health […]

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Worms in Chickens: How to Identify, Treat & Prevent Worms

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Worms in chickens are a pesky problem for backyard chicken keepers and poultry farmers worldwide. They can have a devastating effect on the chicken’s health, weight, and egg production. Poultry worms can even cause death in severe cases.

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Ivermectin for Chickens – Worms, Lice, Mites – Dosage & Practical Usage

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug to treat worms, scaly leg mites, and parasites. It’s used regularly by veterinarians to treat backyard chickens. However, its use is unofficial, and Ivermectin is officially only sold to treat cattle, swine, and horses.

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Scaly Leg Mites in Chickens – Symptoms & Treatment

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Scaly leg mites make a chicken’s leg look thick, scabby, and rough. It’s very common in domestic poultry and can be dangerous when left untreated. We discuss the condition, the symptoms, and how you can treat and prevent scaly leg mites in chickens.

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Free Chicken Saddle Patterns – Printable PDF Apron Templates

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Chicken saddles protect a hen’s back from enthusiastic roosters during mating. Without a saddle, many hens suffer severe feather damage and walk around with bald spots. This page lists several printable chicken saddle patterns you can download for free and use to make your own chicken saddle. If you need more info on the usage […]

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Chicken Saddles 101: What, Why & When?

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

A chicken saddle is a protective guard for hens to cover their back during mating. Roosters aren’t gentle lovers. They grab the hen’s feathers with full force. Often, this results in the hen having a complete bald spot on her back. We’ll take a look at chicken saddles, why people use them, when to use […]

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Free Chicken Saddle Pattern for Regular-Sized Hens (Printable PDF)

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

A chicken saddle is a fabric shield that protects a hen’s back from a rooster’s claws during mating. The saddle is attached to the hen with elastics and safeguards the hen’s feathers. Remark: This is a pattern for regular-sized fowl, ranging from medium to larger birds. We have several other chicken saddle patterns, including a […]

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