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Digestive System Problems in Poultry

WEBDigestive System. This category contains information about the digestive system and the parasites and diseases that affect our poultry. Examples are problems with the crop, …

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Poultry Diseases and Health Problems

WEBThere are several health problems and poultry diseases that you may encounter at one time or another while keeping backyard poultry. This section contains seven Health …

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Keeping Chickens at Home

WEBHealth. With good husbandry, we can keep our birds healthy and dodge many poultry diseases and parasites. Natural products can help build up the immune system and …

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The Digestive System of a Chicken

WEBBasic functions of the digestive system. The basic function of the digestive system of a chicken is described here: The beak moistens food with Saliva. Food is not …

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Reproductive System Problems in Poultry

WEBThis category contains information about problems and diseases that affect our poultry’s reproductive system. It includes laying problems (the reproductive system produces …

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'Old Wive's Tales' and Natural Remedies for Chickens

WEBThe Karswood Company claimed that their reputedly harmless and health-giving Poultry Spice (which, incidentally, supposedly contained ground insects) was …

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Poultry Disorders: Cardiovascular and Organs

WEBEvery effort has been made to provide accurate information about poultry diseases and illnesses, and it is provided in good faith; however, content on this website is for …

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The Beginner's Guide to Keeping Geese

WEBYou can keep a single pair of medium or large geese comfortably in a shed that has an area of around 2m2. The most common small garden shed size is 6 x 4ft …

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Garlic for Chickens

WEBWhen freshly crushed, garlic releases allicin and allicetoins that have antibacterial properties. Louis Pasteur discovered this as far back as 1858. It is known to …

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Diseases Common to Silkies

WEBUnfortunately, silkies are prone to Marek’s disease, and it has been suggested that the dark eye of the silkie contributes to its susceptibility although this has …

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Beginners Guide to Keeping Ducks

WEBThere are four main types of duck: domestic, dabbling, diving and sea ducks.The first type, domestic ducks (or pet ducks, as some people call them), are the …

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Candling Eggs: The Ultimate Guide

WEBPlace a desk lamp (using a bright low energy light bulb) inside a cardboard box. Cut a small, round hole in the top of the box, just big enough for the pointed end of …

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The Ultimate Guide to Red Mites in Chicken Houses

WEBHow to identify them. Red mites are small, up to 1mm long and 0.7mm wide, slow-moving mites. They range in colour from a very light grey, almost translucent to a …

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens

WEBWith these nutrients, apple cider vinegar is an excellent general tonic for chickens. Still, also, when metabolised as part of a balanced diet, it helps to increase the …

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Beginners Guide to Keeping Guinea Fowl

WEBCollecting eggs. If you observe the guineas, you may be able to spot where the females are nesting. A male often stands guard, and guinea fowl will share their …

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Guide to Worming Chickens: How to test & treat worms

WEBUsing a worm egg count kit is relatively straightforward. There are gloves, a collection bag for samples and a pre-paid envelope. The worm count takes place in a lab …

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