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  1. Coccidiosis & How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens

    Nov 10, 2012 · Coccidiosis & How To Treat It Picture by animallover1654 What is Coccidiosis? Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the chicken. The parasites …

  2. California Breeders & Hatcheries - BackYard Chickens

    Jul 21, 2018 · California Chicken Breeders For those of us in California, finding breeders and hatcheries can be more of a challenge, as the most popular breeders and hatcheries are ...

  3. Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips

    Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum

  4. The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ - BackYard Chickens

    Oct 26, 2013 · "Marek’s disease is one of the most ubiquitous avian infections; it is identified in chicken flocks worldwide." - Marek’s Disease in Poultry by Jon Dunn. Every flock, except those maintained …

  5. Treating with Ivermectin - BackYard Chickens

    Jul 10, 2012 · Keeping in mind that ivermectin is a product mainly used to treat cattle and is off label for chickens, I hope you know that ivermectin's primary purpose is a wormer, it's secondary benefit is …

  6. TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) - BackYard Chickens

    Feb 21, 2022 · My Crevecoeur hens' feet infected severely with SLM. - What are Scaly Leg Mites? Scaly leg mites are a type of external parasite that can cause discomfort and pain to your chickens or other …

  7. Articles | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens

    Aug 4, 2015 · (For an overview, start with our article " How To Raise Chickens ") ... or scroll through our hundreds of articles below:

  8. Cold Weather Poultry Housing and Care - BackYard Chickens

    Mar 14, 2016 · Part 3: poultry and breed selection I will only cover poultry types that I have personally overwintered. Chickens: In General: TINY COMBS AND WATTLES! It makes a huge difference. …

  9. Mites & Lice Treatment And Prevention - BackYard Chickens

    Dec 17, 2012 · A good treatment for mites and lice wood ash for your chickens to dust bathe in. Sevin Dust, I found out has been banned for use on poultry. There are other treatments like poultry sprays. …

  10. Can Poultry Eat Rice? - BackYard Chickens

    Feb 1, 2024 · This evidence supports the understanding that birds, including poultry, can safely consume uncooked rice. Balanced Nutrition: While it is safe for poultry to eat uncooked rice, it is …