Feed & Health
The Veterinary Feed Directive – Five Years Later
Veterinary Feed Directive a regulation that ended over-the-counter sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
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A Look at Chicken Eyes
Some of the first signs that a chicken isn’t feeling well are a dull or sleepy expression and squinty eyes. Discoloration, discharge, inflammation, and discomfort often characterize chicken eye maladies.
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Aspergillosis in Chickens and Other Fungal Infections
Feather loss, red skin, and thrush could be signs of aspergillosis in chickens or another fungal infection.
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Dangers in the Coop
Are dangers lurking in your carefully planned chicken house? A sturdy coop offers shelter from weather and predators and a quiet refuge for the laying hen.
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What to Feed Chickens Naturally
Learn the best vitamin mineral supplements for chickens and what to feed chickens naturally to boost immunity.
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Symptoms of Kidney Problems in Chickens
Learn to identify symptoms of kidney problems in chickens and how to prevent kidney disease in birds to avoid the sudden and final stage.
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Grit for Chickens: When in Doubt, Put it Out
Keep oyster shells and grit for chickens available free choice to provide vital nutritional supplements for egg layers.
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Prebiotics and Probiotics for Chickens
What can prebiotics and probiotics for chickens do for your flock’s health? Learn where to get them and how they can benefit your flock.
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6 Ways to Prepare for Raising Chickens in Winter
Raising chickens in winter has its challenges, but these six tips for fall flock preparation will help your chickens get through the colder months in good health.
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Why and When Do Chickens Molt?
When do chickens molt and why do they do it? How long does it take? And why does it sometimes happen out of normal times.
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