by Meghan H | May 9, 2022 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Fowl Pox In Chickens Fowl pox is an illness seen in chickens and other types of poultry that is caused by a virus. The illness can present itself in two different forms: dry pox or wet pox. In the dry form of fowl pox, the affected bird will develop wartlike bumps on... 
by Meghan H | 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 Meghan H | 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 Meghan H | 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 Meghan H | Mar 8, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
What Is Coccidiosis? Signs And Treatment In Chickens Coccidia; you’ve likely heard of it if you own any type of farm animal. Let’s take a look at what exactly is coccidia, how to diagnose an infection in your poultry, and how to best deal with an infection. It is true...