Chicken illness

What to do with a chicken that is sick? Check out these tips from a chicken vet for caring for sick chickens in your backyard flock.

20 common chicken problems and their solutions: from chicks to adults, egg issues to aggressive roosters, predators to seasonal changes.

The easiest way to cull a chicken. What equipment you'll need and step by step instructions on how to cull a chicken, so you'll be prepared when the time comes.

Chickens are really hardy animals, but if you have one that gets hurt you'll want to have some first aid supplies nearby to help her. Here's a handy checklist you can use to build your own first aid kit for chickens.

Chickens are typically very hardy, and seldom get sick. There are, however, herbal medicine and natural remedies to help with some common chicken

A happy, healthy backyard flock is something all chicken keepers desire. But sometimes injuries and ailments occur, and you need to be prepared to spot the signs. Sour Crop is something I am very f…

20 common chicken problems and their solutions: from chicks to adults, egg issues to aggressive roosters, predators to seasonal changes.

How to tell if your chickens are sick. Chickens are often sick long before we can see any symptoms of illness. Here are the signs and symptoms to look for to diagnose your chickens quickly.

A nasty, contagious and deadly chicken virus called Marek's Disease can devastate your flock. Educate yourself about the prevention and symptoms here.

Finding a trained poultry veterinarian or any vet who will agree to treat chickens is extremely difficult. Chickens offer cues when they are starting to get sick. Common signs of a sick chicken include: hiding, inactivity, unusual droppings, unusual posture, lack of appetite and reduced egg production. This article covers basic guidelines to follow when caring for your sick chicken without a vet.