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There are misconceptions regarding bumble foot, the type of bacterial infections that develop, and what antibiotics are effective. I have found this out recently after many years of raising chickens and dealing with what is commonly known as bumble foot a few times. Commonly regarded as a...

In case anyone is at a loss dealing with sickness or disease, and you need to find an avian veterinarian in your area, this is a good way to find one. Click on the box listed "Find a Vet" on the right side of the page: https://aav.site-ym.com/?page=basiccare I found one good vet on here a few...

This time of year, yellow jackets are abundant in my area. I was reminded by Dawg about children's Benadryl recently. So if yellow jacket ground nests are around your property, keep some on hand. Eliminate nests with an effective pesticide if you find them. They will attack and sting with a...

I am motivated to post this since I found a large clump of moldy pellets in a bag of high quality feed I use. I have been treating my flock due to a number of sick birds this last week, and I suspect the feed to be the reason. Many people post about respiratory or intestinal problems they may be...

I was curious if anyone uses this brand of incubator. I'm considering one. Here's a link to it: http://www.incubators.org/reptipro-6000-incubator-with-one-automatic-egg-turner.html

Does anyone have any Brown leghorns from Don Montgomery in Washington state? If so I'd like to hear about them, or others those experienced with Brown Leghorns have. I'm considering some SC Brown Leghorns this Spring. I'm not interested in birds that win shows because a judge sees nice plumage...

Thu, Sep 5, 2013 1:58 CBS-Sanfrancisco More than 1,000 hens that were going to be killed are instead being flown from Hayward to a New York animal sanctuary for a new life. http://news.yahoo.com/video/norcal-chickens-airlifted-east-coast-060000436.html

From a local lab report: Ascarid (roundworm) migration was the cause of a sudden onset of neurological signs-head tilt, and left side paralysis of a six week old chicken. A large granularnatous lesions were also seen in the lungs. The submitting veterinarian indicated the owner had a problem...

In addition to keeping a healthy digestive system and helping the immune system in so many ways, Lactobacillus builds resistance to Salmonella Enteritidis: http://www.poultryscience.org/ps/paperpdfs/00/ps007.pdf

Is anyone aware of the steps taken by hatcheries to prevent this disease? Could it be linked to the egg peritonitis problems some people experience with their hens? Control: Lymphoid leukosis appears to be controlled best by reduction and eventual eradication of the causative virus. Breeder...

In regard to the newer poultrymen and women on this forum, I believe it is necessary to provide some common sense in regard to the numerous posts suggesting all sorts of treats for chickens. The American Poultry Association is a highly regarded organization. From their website is a link to an...

The above pics were taken last year from a 5 year old Dominique hen who was an Internal Layer. This Coagulated Egg Material was retained by her most likely in the Oviduct for a time until it was expelled. Some of what you are seeing is the Coagulated Egg Yolk and the Albumen as well as the egg...

Just kidding. I found an insect pupa spading around the garden this morning. Can anyone identify this 3 inch insect pupa?

I've never had to treat my Bantams for anything. I think the periodic darkening is a sign of respiratory difficulty. I keep the coop and yard tidy, so I doubt dust is the problem. I realize stress can sometimes darken the comb, but I hear some faint wheezing. When I was clipping his nails the...

Organic 16% High Energy Layer-Mini-Pellet Protein (min) 16.0% Crude Fat (min) 2.3% Crude Fiber (min) 7.2% Acid Detergent Fiber (min) 5.1% (max) 5.5% Ash (max) 11.9% Calcium (min) 3.0% (max) 5.0% Phosphorus (min) 0.4% Sodium (min) 0.8% (max) 0.8% Salt (min) 0.5% (max) 0.5% Selenium (min)0.1...

Well, I had to put General Beauregard, my Cuckoo Maran rooster down today after a long bout with progressive leg paralysis. After a few months of nursing him along and trying different treatments, I believed it was Mareks, so had a couple shots of Demerol and decided to use it. It didn't sedate...

Over the years I have become more repelled by GMO feed and went organic. Some organic feeds were refused by my birds, but once I found the right one, they eat well with little waste. I plan on raising chicks again this year and know there's no such thing as an organic starter with Corid/Amprol...

Greetings, I'm searching for true California Grey chicks (Barred Rock male x White Leghorn female) close to my home in Northern California. Must be vaccinated for Mareks. I don't like the idea of getting them shipped all the way from MN (Stromberg's is the only one I know of selling them). If...

Greetings, I'm searching for true California Grey chicks (Barred Rock male x White Leghorn female) close to my home in Northern California. I'd like some pullets and a cockerel. I don't like the idea of getting them shipped all the way from Iowa (Stromberg's is the only one I know of selling...

Greetings, I'm searching for true California Grey chicks (Barred Rock male x White Leghorn female) close to my home in Northern California. I'd like some pullets and a cockerel. I don't like the idea of getting them shipped all the way from Iowa (Stromberg's is the only one I know of selling...