by Tessa S | Apr 11, 2022 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Getting Answers With a Chicken Necropsy Have you ever had to have a chicken necropsy performed for a member of your flock? Sometimes we lose members of our flock to a predator or old age, but what do you do when your chicken is sick, and you aren’t sure... 
by Marie | Feb 7, 2022 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Bumblefoot In Poultry: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Bumblefoot in poultry of any type is a condition that can cause mild lameness. If left untreated, bumblefoot can result in the loss of toes or the entire foot, and may even lead to the animal’s death. Causes of... 
by Marie | 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 | 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 Staff Writer | 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,...