Lice in chickens cause significant discomfort and health problems. These pests can easily spread from bird to bird and are difficult to eradicate once they have taken hold in a flock. We will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of poultry lice in chickens and inform about various methods for controlling and preventing infestations.
Chickens, and all domestic birds for that matter, are highly susceptible to pathogenic diseases. Keeping you, your family, and your flock safe starts with taking biosecurity measures in and around the chicken coop. By following simple steps, you can prevent (cross) contamination, which helps eliminate diseases.
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Worms in chickens are a pesky problem for backyard chicken keepers and poultry farmers worldwide. They can have a devastating effect on the chicken’s health, weight, and egg production. Poultry worms can even cause death in severe cases.
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug to treat worms, scaly leg mites, and parasites. It’s used regularly by veterinarians to treat backyard chickens. However, its use is unofficial, and Ivermectin is officially only sold to treat cattle, swine, and horses.
Scaly leg mites make a chicken’s leg look thick, scabby, and rough. It’s very common in domestic poultry and can be dangerous when left untreated. We discuss the condition, the symptoms, and how you can treat and prevent scaly leg mites in chickens.
Chicken saddles protect a hen’s back from enthusiastic roosters during mating. Without a saddle, many hens suffer severe feather damage and walk around with bald spots. This page lists several printable chicken saddle patterns you can download for free and use to make your own chicken saddle. If you need more info on the usage […]
A chicken saddle is a protective guard for hens to cover their back during mating. Roosters aren’t gentle lovers. They grab the hen’s feathers with full force. Often, this results in the hen having a complete bald spot on her back. We’ll take a look at chicken saddles, why people use them, when to use […]
A chicken saddle is a fabric shield that protects a hen’s back from a rooster’s claws during mating. The saddle is attached to the hen with elastics and safeguards the hen’s feathers. Remark: This is a pattern for regular-sized fowl, ranging from medium to larger birds. We have several other chicken saddle patterns, including a […]
Enthusiastic large roosters can easily damage a hen’s back feathers when mating. A chicken saddle provides a protective shield that prevents a hen from getting bald spots. There are many saddles on the market, but most won’t fit larger fowl. It’s actually very easy to create your own large fowl saddle with a pattern. We […]
