
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 …
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 ...
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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. …
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. …
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 …