Chicken diseases and symptoms

A nasty, contagious and deadly chicken virus called Marek's Disease can devastate your flock. Educate yourself about the prevention and symptoms here.

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Rare breeds of chickens can have certain advantages over common breeds. In this episode of What The Cluck?! you'll learn about 4 rare breeds of chickens, the one breed that can bring substantial income to your farm, and common mistakes owners make raising rare breeds. From FrugalChicken #chickens #homesteading

Do your chickens have one of these common diseases? Here are some easy ways to treat them! #ChickenDiseases #TreatmentForChickenSkin #BackyardChickens

I share the five most common illnesses for backyard chickens, and their treatments. #1: Respiratory illnesses #2: Mites & Lice #3: Coccidiosis #4: Egg Binding #5: Bumblefoot Read my post for the causes and common treatments for these common health issues for backyard chickens!

10 common chicken illnesses you should know about and their symptoms and treatment options. Check out my blog for more info.

Your chickens are vulnerable to a variety of diseases. We talk about 15 of the most common ones, how to recognize them, and what to do about them. #chickens #disease #homesteading #livestock #poultry

Raising baby chicks, and knowing the signs and symptoms can be tricky. We break down what coccidiosis is and what you can do prevent and treat it to keep this disease from wiping out your flock. Happy chickens = happy life... I think that's how the saying goes. Our goal is to raise healthy and happy chickens.

If your chickens are sneezing, coughing, or have a laboured breath then you need to read our article on how to make them better. Chicken respiratory illness, can be fatal for your chook. #chickenhealth #chickens #hens #roosters #coops #chickencoop #Backyardchickens

Chickens are really hardy animals, but if you have one that gets hurt you'll want to have some first aid supplies nearby to help her. Here's a handy checklist you can use to build your own first aid kit for chickens.

Infectious Bronchitis in ChickensInfectious Bronchitis is a viral respiratory illness among chickens. Infectious bronchitis is not limited to only the respiratory system, also affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Severity and mortality rate will depend o…

Caring for sick chickens on your farm can be challenging, especially when veterinary help isn’t readily available. Luckily, there are ... Read more

If your chickens are affected with bloody droppings and are showing a failure to thrive, they might be affected by coccidiosis. This intestinal parasite is common in chickens but can be devastating to a flock, especially in younger chickens that haven’t developed effective immunity against the parasite. The good news is there’s treatment available. What […]

There are five poultry diseases commonly encountered by backyard chicken keepers which I'd like to share with you. Sadly, many vets don’t treat diseases in poultry. Poultry is viewed as easily replaceable.

A healthy flock is a happy flock! Read our blog to learn more about common health issues chickens face, what they look like, and how to treat them.

How to diagnose a sick chicken when your flock looks ok. Chickens are often sick long before we can see any symptoms of illness. These are the sometimes subtle signs and symptoms chickens show when sick or injured. Homesteading and chicken farming, when to call the avian vet.

Have you ever had a chicken die for no apparent reason? This article explains why it happens, what we can do about it and tells the sad story of a chicken called Sophia Lor-hen. #backyardchickens #suddenchickendeath #chickenillness #homesteading

Learn about water belly in chickens: causes, symptoms, prevention, & veterinary care. Ensure your flock's health & well-being. Learn more!

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