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Rebecca Sanderson
Articles by Rebecca Sanderson
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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The Dangers of Heat Lamps
Every winter, chicken owners trying to do their best end up losing their coop and flock to a fire. These devastating stories serve as a warning against heat lamps, yet people still use them.
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Treating Common Chick Ailments
Chick ailments aren’t always infectious illnesses. Here we discuss what to look for and how to care for some common chick ailments that you may encounter whether you hatch chicks yourself or buy them from a hatchery.
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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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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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