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Rebecca Sanderson

Rebecca grew up in a small town with a backyard full of animals. She graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. Her background in health and nutrition gives her a unique perspective on animal husbandry as well as the ability to read those awful research papers to find the needed information. In addition to writing, Rebecca also works as a certified personal trainer.

Treating Common Chick Ailments

August 2, 2021 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

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.

Chicken Wound Care

July 4, 2021 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

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.

Nutritional Deficiencies in Chickens

July 29, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

Are your chickens getting the nutrition they need? Here are some of the more common nutritional deficiencies in chickens you may encounter in your flock.

Treats for Chickens: A Nutritional Analysis

July 24, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Feed & Health

There a lot of options when it comes to treats for chickens. Here are some healthy choices your flock will enjoy.

Symptoms of Infectious Diseases in Chickens

July 21, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Flock Files

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.

Symptoms of Non-Infectious Diseases in Chickens

July 21, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Flock Files

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.

Will Chickens Make the Next Cancer Medicine?

June 24, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Chickens 101

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.

Poultry Wound Care

April 22, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Flock Files

Be prepared before your chicken gets injured by having both the supplies and knowledge for chicken wound care.

The Farm at Prophetstown

February 25, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Chickens 101

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.

Developing Moonbeam Chickens

January 12, 2020 · Rebecca Sanderson · Chickens 101

For a year and a half, Danielle has been working to develop a new breed of chickens, and she is almost there. These chickens have black skin and beaks with stark white feathers. She calls them Moonbeam chickens.

Make the Most of Your Flock with Backyard Poultry!

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