by Manda H | Jul 11, 2023 | Chickens, Poultry, Poultry Health & Wellness
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...
by Linda F | Jun 29, 2023 | Meyer Hatchery News
July Book Of The Month: The Chicken Health Handbook Our team at Meyer Hatchery is egg-cited to feature The Chicken Health Handbook as our July 2023 Book Of The Month, but this book is very relevant all year to help you keep your birds well. It is an excellent...
by Lauren R | Jun 27, 2023 | Chickens, Poultry Health & Wellness
Monitoring Your Chickens’ Body Condition by Published on Owning backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience, but ensuring their well-being is also crucial. Monitoring their health regularly helps you detect any issues early on, allowing you to provide...
by Meghan H | Apr 17, 2023 | Poultry Health & Wellness
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...
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...