Common Problems & Diseases – DIY Chicken Coop Plans

Happy Valentine’s Day (but don’t kiss your chickens)!

John White — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 19:48:10 +0000

According to the Centers for Disease Control, a salmonella outbreak that occurred over the summer may have been caused by contact with chickens, ducks and other live poultry. 252 people in 43 states were sickened. Out of these, 39 people reported snuggling with baby poultry and 4 reported kissing baby chickens. The CDC recommends washing your hands after ... Read more Happy Valentine’s Day (but don’t kiss your chickens)!

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Hens Not Laying?

John White — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:45:55 +0000

I was browsing YouTube and found an awesome video I’d like to share with y’all. Hope this is helpful to my friends here! John

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Guide to Common Chicken Illnesses and Diseases Part II

John White — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:35:59 +0000

Hey folks, John here. Here is part two of the series I wrote about chicken diseases and common illnesses. But before I get too far into that, I wanted to address something here based on several emails I’ve received since the first post: I’m not a doctor or a vet. I know, big surprise! With ... Read more Guide to Common Chicken Illnesses and Diseases Part II

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Guide to Common Chicken Illnesses and Diseases Part I

John White — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:08:36 +0000

I get emails every day asking about chicken diseases and I generally walk through different things with those subscribers to help them figure out what the problem is. However with a little foreknowledge and prevention, I’d like to think that problems can be stopped before they begin. This is part one of a two part ... Read more Guide to Common Chicken Illnesses and Diseases Part I

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Video: Chicken Diseases

John White — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 02:37:57 +0000

I’ll be doing some posts here soon about chicken illnesses and what you can do to help. In the meantime, here’s a great video to prime you for that blog series!

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Vaccinating Your Chicks Against Marek’s Disease

John White — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:22:01 +0000

Photo by: faungg’s photo Marek’s disease is a highly contagious and frightening phenomenon, characterized by paralysis of the legs, wings, and neck, vision impairment, weight loss, and raised and roughened skin around feather follicles. This herpes virus infection shows up in various manifestations: neurological, visceral, and cutaneous. It is also highly fatal and if your ... Read more Vaccinating Your Chicks Against Marek’s Disease

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Common Egg Layer Health Problems

John White — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:46:57 +0000

Photo by: HA! Designs – Artbyheather No one buys chickens imagining images of sick birds, death, and heartache. Yet this is a real risk involved in owning animals of any type. If you’re ever owned a pet, you know firsthand how traumatic it can be when your beloved friend becomes seriously ill and/ or passes ... Read more Common Egg Layer Health Problems

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Common Problems With Backyard Chickens

John White — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:19:15 +0000

Raising backyard chickens is a fun and rewarding pastime. Not only are chickens amusing to watch, but they are natural fertilizers for your garden and lawn and offer fresh, organic eggs. Yet raising chickens can also come at a price. Lack of knowledge and consistent care can lead to destroyed yards, foul smells, and sick ... Read more Common Problems With Backyard Chickens

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