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Rebecca Sanderson
Articles by Rebecca Sanderson
Nutritional Deficiencies in Chickens
Nutritional deficiencies in poultry used to be more common, enough that we have a fairly good knowledge of the common deficiencies.
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Treats for Chickens: A Nutritional Analysis
Here we look at the nutritional value of different kinds of treats and if there are times when a particular kind of treat may be preferred.
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Top 5 Chicken Diseases
By knowing what to watch out for, you can keep your flock healthy and safe. Do not discount these diseases, but rather be proactive against them with good biosecurity and cleanliness practices.
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Symptoms of Infectious Diseases in Chickens
While these charts contain many of the diseases that chickens may encounter, it is not an exhaustive list. Discrepancies in subcategories of a disease may exist. Some diseases are very difficult to diagnose without a veterinary post-mortem examination.
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Symptoms of Non-Infectious Diseases in Chickens
While these charts contain many of the diseases that chickens may encounter, it is not an exhaustive list. Discrepancies in subcategories
of a disease may exist. Some diseases are very difficult to diagnose without a veterinary post-mortem examination.
Chicken Wound Care
If you have chickens, sooner or later one will need you to care for a wound. Be prepared for chicken wound care with the supplies and knowledge of what to do.
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Will Chickens Make the Next Cancer Medicine?
Recent research at the Roslin Institute concerns chicken eggs that contain human proteins that can help fight certain types of cancer as well as heal damaged tissues.
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Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Encounter
You should be aware of these common chick illnesses. While these illnesses can be scary, most can be prevented by keeping your brooder and coop clean.
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Poultry Wound Care
Be prepared before your chicken gets injured by having both the supplies and knowledge for chicken wound care.
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The Farm at Prophetstown
Nestled right in Prophetstown State Park, you will find a treasure worth visiting. The Farm is a 95-acre working farm that you can visit from April until November seven days a week.
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