Cannibalism in Poultry

Cannibalism in Poultry

Cannibalism in Polutry by Published on I remember vividly the first time I went into my chicken coop some 20 years ago, as a new chicken mom, to find a chicken that had passed away and was being feasted upon by those she once considered to be part of her flock.  I...
External Parasites And Treatments

External Parasites And Treatments

External Parasites And Treatments Even the most experienced poultry keepers will likely deal with a case of external parasites on your chickens at some point. Mites, lice, and fleas can all reside on your chickens and in your coop. These parasites can cause illness...
Fowl Pox In Chickens

Fowl Pox In Chickens

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...