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Bird Flu 2022: What You Should Know

November 18, 2022 · Doug Ottinger · Feed & Health

Highly lethal and easily transmitted, this particular strain of influenza can cause severe illness, especially in chicken and turkey flocks. The resulting mortality losses can reach 75 to 100% within days.

How to Start Raising Chickens: Five Welfare Needs

October 25, 2019 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

Proper chicken husbandry means understanding what chickens need to be healthy. Learn how to start raising chickens with this lesson in chicken welfare.

Gut Health Is for the Birds

May 27, 2023 · Carla Tilghman · Feed & Health

Gut health is key for overall poultry and waterfowl health. Prebiotics and probiotics help.

Fluke Infestations in Waterfowl

May 27, 2023 · Doug Ottinger · Feed & Health

Fluke infestations in waterfowl are not common, but watch for parasites.

Chickens and Fireworks

May 26, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Protect your poultry from the dangers of fireworks, noises and debris.

Herbs for Heat

May 26, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health

Protect your flock in the summer heat with herbs for stress management, to keep them cool and healthy.

Controlling Rats!

May 26, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

Learn now to control or eradicate rats in your coop, secure and limit food.

The Pros and Cons of Chicken Coop Bedding

May 23, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Add to Favorites by Kenny Coogan With lots of chicken coop bedding options out there, it can be overwhelming. I contacted Marissa Byrum, the director of communications and the general …