How Do You Treat A Chicken With A Respiratory Infection?

“My chickens are wheezing and sneezing, and I’m really worried about them. I think they might have a respiratory infection. What should I do to help them?” Thanks

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How Do You Prevent Egg Binding In Chickens?

“I’m worried about egg binding in my backyard flock. How can I prevent it from happening to my chickens?” Thanks so much, Elizabeth, Sydney, Australia. How to Prevent

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How Do You Prevent And Treat Flystrike In Chickens?

“I’m worried about flystrike in my backyard flock. How can I prevent it, and what should I do if I spot it? My hens mean the world to

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How Do You Prevent And Control Mites And Lice In Chickens?

“I’m having a terrible time with mites and lice in my backyard chicken flock. They’re scratching themselves raw and egg production has dropped. What can I do to

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How Do You Manage An Injured Chicken?

“My chicken got attacked by a fox and is pretty beat up. I’ve never dealt with an injured chicken before. What should I do to help her recover?”

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How Do You Keep Chickens Healthy In Hot Weather?

“I’m worried about my chickens in this heatwave. How can I keep them healthy and comfortable when temperatures soar? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!” Thanks, Ashley, Brisbane,

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How Do You Handle Broody Hens?

“I’ve got a few hens that have gone broody, and I’m not sure how to handle them. Should I let them sit on eggs, or try to break

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How Can You Tell If A Chicken Is Sick?

“I’m worried about my backyard chickens. They don’t seem as lively as usual, and I’m not sure if they’re just having an off day or if something’s wrong.

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It’s Molting Time Again For Chicken Keepers In The Northern Hemisphere

Well, for many of us it’s that time of year again; molting time. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how your flocks are suddenly dropping their

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Ear Wax In a Cockerel or Chicken

“Hi, I have a 2 year old Welsumer cockerel. Recently he has started loosing feathers either side of his neck, towards his head. On closer inspection I noticed

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