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TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) ~ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWTreatment for chickens with scaly leg mites. (Originally from "chicken whisperer" boy in England you tube which I can't find anymore.) Buy lots...
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How I Treat Non Fatal Wound From Predator (Warning: Graphic Images For Educational Purposes)Hi, I have an injured chicken. A leg injury I have determined and have her secure away from the 2 others that survived a fox attack.
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Stuck egg! Collapsed egg hanging from vent! Prolapse! Oh my! What to do!Thank you for this life saving information. One of my hens has a prolapse with what looks like cooked egg hanging from it. I will start her on the...- IndigoAngel
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How I Treat Non Fatal Wound From Predator (Warning: Graphic Images For Educational Purposes)🌹Fiona went on to live another 3 years, made a full recovery thanks be to God.- MomJones
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At Home Remedy For Water BellyI don't think the link to the liver powder is up to date. I need to help my girl- Jenjens
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Bumble Foot TreatmentI'd say good job! As others said, there are not any pics or much paragraphing, but you obviously know your stuff, and in my opinion that's...
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Bumble Foot TreatmentAs has been mentioned, photos would help as would a bit of organization and some links to supporting articles. BYC members like to read research...- azurbanclucker
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Reproductive Health in ChickensWell-organized article with useful information in easy-to-understand language.
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Safely Administering Oral Medications to All Poultry and WaterfowlThis by far was the best and safest explanation of doing this sort of thing !! Thank you,I almost did it wrong again.
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Bumble Foot TreatmentHas good info, but could use some formatting like article sections and paragraph breaks. It also needs pictures - you're allowed to use any...- Pyxis
Injuries, Diseases, & Cures
Like any living thing, chickens can be hurt & get sick. This section has articles on some of the most common health-related issues and how to prevent and solve them.
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Safely Administering Oral Medications to All Poultry and Waterfowl
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Safely administer oral meds to poultry and waterfowl with our guide. Learn tools and step-by-step instructions. Keep your birds healthy! -
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ
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The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ "Marek’s disease is one of the most ubiquitous avian infections; it is identified in chicken flocks... -
Chicken First Aid Kits - Handy and Essential Supplies, and How to Use Them
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Chicken First Aid Kits Sometimes in chicken-keeping, things happen that no one expects. It could be a sudden disease, a squabble between birds... -
The Chicken World's Worst Chore, culling the injured and sick babies.
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I have just had to to the worst job of bird rearing. I was forced to cull a 4 day old turkey. We tried everything, it's feet and legs would not... -
Wry neck - Causes, treatment and prevention.
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What is wry neck? Wry neck is a condition that is often referred to as “crook neck” and it typically affects ducklings and baby chicks, although... -
How to Correctly Wrap a Chicken's Foot!
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Frostbite: What to Know About Injury, Care and Recovery
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Each year numerous frostbite threads appear on BYC where individuals seek information and advice. In most cases the frostbite is to the comb, the... -
Egg-bound chicken causing obturator paralysis - A case study
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Update 02/12/20 - I have updated the story with new content! I'm sure you all want to know how she is getting on, so I have posted further... -
TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) ~ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Stuck egg! Collapsed egg hanging from vent! Prolapse! Oh my! What to do!
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The last thing any chicken keeper wants to see is a favorite hen standing helplessly in a nest box with a frightening prolapse hanging out of her... -
Vent Gleet aka Nasty Chicken Butt
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Vent Gleet "Nasty Chicken Butt" The word “Gleet” derives from the Latin “glittus”meaning “Sticky” so “Vent Gleet” is “Sticky Vent” Vent... -
Why are my hens not laying?
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Why are my hens not laying? Some common causes... -
Oxytocin as a bonding agent between us and our chickens
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What if there was a magic potion to get our chickens to love us? Perhaps there is. It’s called mesotocin, the bird version of oxytocin, the... -
Should I Have My Chicks Vaccinated for Marek's Disease?
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There's that question!! It's at the end of every order for chicks purchased from a hatchery, and even from some small hobby farms. The Marek's... -
Treating Coccidiosis with Corid, Amprol, AmproMed - The Correct Amprolium Dose
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Treat coccidiosis in your flock with our guide to Corid, Amprol, and AmproMed. Learn the correct dose and how to administer medication. -
How "We" Correct Splayed Legs on New Chicks.
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This is a plain and simple Article without too much technical mumbo jumbo created for an easy guide for Chicken Enthusiasts whom would like to see... -
Corid Amprolium Oral Drench Instructions
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Learn how to properly give an Amprolium oral drench to your flock. Our guide ensures a smooth and effective administration. -
Caring For Cross Beaked And Other Special Needs Chickens Including Tube Feeding Techniques
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This is a summary of the thread Caring for Cross-Beaked and Special Needs Chickens. Flock owners who have a chicken that is temporarily unable to...