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Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Encounter

Marek’s Disease is a viral disease that is almost always fatal. Because of this, most hatchery chicks are vaccinatedagainst it in their first 24 hours after hatching or even while they are still in the egg. You should consider vaccinating your … See more

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A Guide to Sick Chicken Symptoms

WEBChicken diseases and illness can be caused by a number of things. Viruses, bacteria, molds, fungus, and parasites are the infectious type of illness. Often, if one of …

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Chicken Diseases That Affect Humans

WEBBumblefoot and omphalitis (mushy chick disease) are commonly seen as staph infections. Still, it can cause a large variety of different symptoms such as joint …

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A Guide to Recognizing and Treating Chicken Foot Problems

WEBCover the foot with a gauze pad, secured with first-aid tape or thin strips of vet wrap, taking care not to make the wrap too tight. Repeat this procedure every two or …

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Identifying and Treating Respiratory Infection in Chickens

WEBThese people can guide you with the proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations for respiratory infection in chickens. If you don’t know where to turn …

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What to Feed Chickens to Keep Them Healthy

WEBAs far as feeding chickens scraps, feel free to feed them meats, cheese, vegetables, fruits, bread, french fries, boiled eggs and most anything else in small …

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Therapy Chickens Combat Isolation and Loneliness

WEBThe therapy chickens make people laugh, and bring simple pleasures to people who face huge challenges with ill health, disabilities, or have serious mental …

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What to Feed Chickens Naturally

WEBLarge commercial meat and egg producers have switched to offering oregano and thyme in their chicken feed on a regular basis instead of chemicals and …

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Baby Chick Health Basics: What You Need to Know

WEBBaby Chick Health Essential Equipment. Brooder. Space needed will increase as chicks grow. A minimum of. two to three square feet is needed, per chick, …

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Free-Range Chicken Problems

WEBProblem #2: Predators. Losing chickens to predators is another concern for owners of free-range birds. Foxes, coyotes, skunks, weasels, raccoons, opossums, and …

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A Look at Chicken Eyes

WEBCommon signs of infection are otherwise healthy-acting chickens with sticky, swollen, or cloudy eyes. Additional symptoms such as sneezing, lethargy, or diarrhea …

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What's in Your Chicken Feed

WEBIn a natural environment, the methionine required for good health is obtained through the animal protein that supplements their feed intake. MINERALS AND …

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Ginger for Poultry Health

WEBIncreases Egg Production. But the most interesting property of ginger for us chicken keepers involves a 2011 study that was published in Poultry Science: adding …

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3 Herbs to Heal and Prevent Chicken Respiratory Infections

WEBThyme is a natural antiparasitic, antibacterial, aids the respiratory system, relieves infection, and is packed full of omega-3s that support brain and heart health. …

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Prebiotics and Probiotics for Chickens

WEBProbiotics for chickens can lead to a better feed conversion ratio. With a healthy digestive tract, hens that consume probiotics can maintain a healthy weight and …

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6 Turkey Diseases, Symptoms, and Treatment

WEBSymptoms include yellowish diarrhea, lethargy, and an off-color, sickly-looking black head. Birds may slowly become emaciated. It’s almost always fatal for …

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A Chicken Feeding Guide to Balance Diet at All Ages

WEBThe protein amounts for grower feed is usually 14-18% by weight. Most chickens will need this feed until 20-22 weeks of age when they are ready to lay their first egg. Some larger …

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Oregano for Chickens

WEBOnce your plants are 4- to 6-inches tall, you can start pinching back the tops of the plants. This will result in a bushier rather than leggy plant. Harvest the leaves in the morning …

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Chickens Eating Eggs: 10 Ways to Stop or Prevent It

WEBFill an empty egg with English mustard. (Most) chickens don’t like mustard. Blow out an egg. Carefully fill it with mustard and place it in the nesting box. When your …

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Tips on Rooster Care; Keep Your Stud in Top Form

WEBFend Off Infection. Once the bleeding has stopped, use an antiseptic spray such as Blu-Kote to keep infection out. Re-apply regularly until the wound successfully …

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When, Why and How of Deworming Chickens

WEBOther than carrying blackhead, to which chickens are typically resistant, the cecal worm rarely affects a chicken’s health. Large Roundworm. Another common …

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Feed & Health Archives

WEBJuly 6, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health. Commercially produced chicken feeds use similar base ingredients. Learn key ingredients, phosphorus, protein, …

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