A chicken egg is much more complex than it might seem at first glance. It’s a complete ecosystem that consists of many smaller parts working together. After all, the egg is the vessel where the embryo of a chick develops during incubation. Let’s dive into the anatomy of the egg. Eggshell The outside of the […]
It can look scary if you find your chickens bleeding through the nose. Apart from occasional injuries, it’s a clinical sign that should be taken seriously. We discuss six causes of nosebleeds in chickens: Injury The most common cause of blood on the nostrils is a plain injury. When there aren’t any other clinical signs […]
As a chicken keeper, you might have noticed your hen squat or crouch when you approach her. It almost looks like they’re scared of you; however, that is not the case. This is a natural behavior for any young hen as she reaches sexual maturity. Let’s find out what this means and why your chicken […]
Chickens that cough, sneeze, and produce pale, deformed eggs might suffer from Infectious Bronchitis. It’s a very common and widespread disease that spreads quickly through the flock. It’s caused by a coronavirus, should we be worried?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Majid T. DVM Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, IUB Our chicken eggs come in wide varieties, shapes, and textures. Abnormal eggs aren’t that uncommon. Once your hens are old enough to start laying, chances are, during their lifetime, they’ll lay some abnormal-looking eggs. But when blood is involved, it’s best to […]
Chickens are known to be very hardy animals, and they can endorse quite extreme situations. But what about their food and water intake? How long can chickens survive without food? And what if you forget to feed them once in a while? Let’s find out. how long can chickens survive without food? An adult chicken […]
If you have chickens, chances are you’ve seen a soft shell egg. There are several reasons why hens can lay soft shelled eggs, and you should not worry at all if it happens once.
But why do chickens lay soft shell eggs? How can you prevent it from happening?
Let’s dive into the world of eggshells and figure out what’s going on.
Chronic Respiratory Disease is one of the most common bacterial infections threatening flocks worldwide. Once it enters the flock, it’s there to stay. Is it possible to keep it out and what to do when one of your chickens is infected?
Infectious coryza is a bacterial disease that most poultry owners will face once in their life. It can suddenly show up and kill many of your birds. Luckily there are antibiotics and vaccines on the market.
Let’s look at coryza and what you can do about it.
If your chicken is coughing, sneezing red mucus, shaking its head, and gasping for air, chances are it’s a case of infectious laryngotracheitis. This disease resembles other respiratory infections but can be fatal. The responsible virus resides in the same family as the terrible Marek’s disease virus.
