by Marie Nichols | Dec 6, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
What Is A Lash Egg? Once in a while, you may have a hen that lays a weird egg; thin-shelled, misshapen, very small, or extra-large. While the occasional egg-laying anomaly may be no big deal, if you find a bizarre blob that looks egg-like, it may be what’s... 
by Marie Nichols | Oct 11, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Gape Worm Infection In Poultry Chickens can acquire a surprising number of different types of parasites. Perhaps one of the most difficult types of internal parasites to detect in your poultry is the gape worm (or gapeworm, both are correct). It is a worm-type... 
by Tessa S | Oct 4, 2021 | Fall, Poultry Health & Wellness
High Protein Treats For Your Flock’s Molting Season Fall molting can disrupt your flock’s laying habits, but there are lots of ways to supplement their feed to help their feathers grow back healthy and strong! Not all hens will stop laying during their molt, but... 
by Elizabeth F | Sep 6, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Dealing With Poultry Mites Mites. Just the word gives me the feeling of creepy crawlies. Chickens can become infested with many different types of external parasites, and mites might just be one of the worst. A mite infestation can cause health problems for a flock,... 
by Marie Nichols | Aug 23, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Fly Control In The Chicken Coop Controlling the fly population in your chicken coop and run is important for several reasons. Let’s take a look at why you need to keep the flies in check and how you can go about doing that. Be a Good Chicken-Owning Neighbor If the fly... 
by Marie Nichols | Aug 16, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Importance Of Calcium For Laying Hens The modern laying hen has been bred to produce a staggering amount of eggs each year. The White Leghorn and Golden Buff are particularly adept at laying approximately 300 eggs per year as long as they are managed appropriately....