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What are the Symptoms of Chicken Gapeworm?(Post)
Respiratory infection or gapeworm? Chickens have a complex respiratory system that is prone to disease and infection. It is for this reason that breathing problems are one of the first consequences
Can chickens make you sick?(Post)Can chickens make you sick?We love our chooks, and think they are so worthwhile despite the recent worry over Avian Influenza. We wouldn't change the hours of amusement and fresh daily eggs for anyt
Avoid the egg shortages(Post)How to avoid egg shortages with backyard chickensThe latest in a series of food shortages, eggs are the most recent household staple to disappear from supermarket shelves.The Australian egg shortage i
How to Prevent and Treat Salmonella in Chickens(Post)How to Prevent and Treat Salmonella in Chickens If you're a backyard chicken keeper, keeping your flock healthy and safe from salmonella is probably at the top of your mind. Salmonella, a nasty bacter
Do Chickens Need a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement?(Post)Do Chickens Need a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement? The backyard chicken coop today has many advantages compared to the past. The modern chicken keeper has access to a wealth of scientific infor
What Do Baby Chicks Eat? Complete Guide to Feeding Baby Chickens(Post)What do baby chicks eat? 10 things you need to know Raising chicks is a wonderful experience. Little chicks are cute balls of fluff and they are adorable to watch. And fortunately, feeding baby chicks
Questions kids ask about chickens(Post)Questions kids ask about chickensChildren ask some amazing things as they grow and learn. As a parent you scratch your head sometimes wondering where did such a random question come from. Other times
Types of Chicken Feeders: How to Choose the Right One for Your Flock(Post)A chicken feeder has four jobs: keep the feed dry, keep it clean, stop the chooks flicking it onto the ground, and leave nothing lying around for rats and pest birds. Most feeders sold in Australia
The best diet for laying hens(Post)Modern laying hens and the ‘complete’ chicken feed Laying hens need a good diet to produce plenty of eggs and stay healthy. Constant laying takes a toll on their health if they do not have good nutrit
Brooder Enrichment for Chicks(Post)Brooder Enhancements for Chicks Chicken keepers often say that chicks raised by a hen are better foragers than chicks raised in a brooder. However, a recent scientific review suggests that the bro
Backyard chickens with diarrhoea - what to do(Post)Help! My chickens have diarrhoea. Do your chickens have diarrhoea? With chickens, diarrhoea is a common indicator of health issues. While the odd “strange poo” is nothing to be concerned about, consis
Keeping the Coop Dry: How to Manage Damp Weather(Post)Managing Damp Conditions in the Chicken Coop and Run Damp conditions in the chicken coop and run can lead to serious health issues in your flock, from respiratory issues to bumblefoot. Whether it’s h