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Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
All Cooped Up: Fowl Cholera
Fowl cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects multiple species of wild and domestic birds. Onset is sudden, with a high mortality and morbidity rate. Fowl cholera is found worldwide.
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Ask the Expert December 2019/January 2020
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
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Ask the Expert October/November 2019
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
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All Cooped Up: Coryza
Coryza is an upper respiratory infection caused by a bacterium. It is highly contagious, with morbidity as high as 50% and mortality as high as 30%.
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How to Connect with Our Poultry Experts
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. …
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Ask the Expert: Parasites (Lice, Mites, Worms, Etc.)
Do you have a question about parasites and your flock? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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Ask the Expert: Feathers
Do you have a question about molting, feather picking, or other feather issues? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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Ask the Expert: Eggs/Odd Eggs
Do you have a question about eggs? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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Ask the Expert: Pecking
Do you have a question about chicken pecking? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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Ask the Expert: Summer
Do you have a question about keeping poultry in summer/heat? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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