Avian Influenza and Poultry
Avian Influenza in Chickens and Poultry Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been around for many years. But with the…
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Weird Eggs: What's gone wrong?
Chicken egg problems When you go out to collect the eggs and find something odd, it's no reason to worry. It is complete…
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How To: Protect Chickens in a Heat Wave
Keeping Chickens Cool in a HeatwaveKeeping chickens cool in the summers is one thing, but a heatwave is something else! …
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Do Pumpkin Seeds Kill Worms? And Other Chicken Superfood Myths
Myth busting: Chicken Superfoods Superfoods aren't just for people. A quick tour of chicken blogs reveals a range of chi…
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How to: Recognise and Treat E. coli in Chickens
Symptoms and treatment of E. coli in chickens
E. coli infection, also called colibacillosis, is a common disease in chicken…
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Why Chicken Nesting Herbs are Backed by Science
Do birds use herbs in their nest? Some chicken keepers swear by nesting herbs for keeping their flock happy, healthy and…
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Your Guide to Adopting Chickens
Should you adopt a chicken? So you’re thinking about getting chickens, or maybe adding to your flock?There are plenty of…
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What is the Best Roost for Chickens?
Where do chickens sleep?
Most chickens prefer to sleep on a roost rather than on the floor or in a nesting box. And t…
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Essential Biosecurity for Backyard Poultry
Chicken Biosecurity - Poultry Disease Control and Prevention
With the global Avian Influenza outbreak, it is a good time to…
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