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Reproductive Health in ChickensYes it’s incredible how quickly they can recover, isn’t it? I think implant at the follow up might be your best bet for peace of mind. The...- Lillith37
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Reproductive Health in ChickensSh The surgeon won’t be in contact for another week or two. My general vet has an appt set for her on Tuesday to do a post op eval. (It will be...
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Reproductive Health in ChickensMy hen Dragon Constance had the salpingectomy. She had an implant put in several weeks prior to her surgery. She had another implant put in...
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Reproductive Health in ChickensMy 3yo faverolle Josephine just underwent emergency surgery to remove 5 eggs (1 stuck in oviduct but no signs of egg binding until X-rays) and...
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TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) ~ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWTreatment for chickens with scaly leg mites. (Originally from "chicken whisperer" boy in England you tube which I can't find anymore.) Buy lots...
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Science and treatment for bumblefoot (footpad dermatitis)I was looking for info to help someone else with treating bumblefoot and found this. It's a good article with clear and concise info. Five stars.- HorseGirlAbby
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Stuck egg! Collapsed egg hanging from vent! Prolapse! Oh my! What to do!This is a life excellent posting on egg bound hens and treatment Thank you so much! Do you give the treated hen acv in her gal. water or baking...
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Bumble Foot TreatmentI'd say good job! As others said, there are not any pics or much paragraphing, but you obviously know your stuff, and in my opinion that's...
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Bumble Foot TreatmentAs has been mentioned, photos would help as would a bit of organization and some links to supporting articles. BYC members like to read research...- azurbanclucker
Injuries, Diseases, & Cures
Like any living thing, chickens can be hurt & get sick. This section has articles on some of the most common health-related issues and how to prevent and solve them.
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Safely Administering Oral Medications to All Poultry and Waterfowl
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Safely administer oral meds to poultry and waterfowl with our guide. Learn tools and step-by-step instructions. Keep your birds healthy! -
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ
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The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ "Marek’s disease is one of the most ubiquitous avian infections; it is identified in chicken flocks... -
Chicken First Aid Kits - Handy and Essential Supplies, and How to Use Them
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Chicken First Aid Kits Sometimes in chicken-keeping, things happen that no one expects. It could be a sudden disease, a squabble between birds... -
The Chicken World's Worst Chore, culling the injured and sick babies.
- duluthralphie
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I have just had to to the worst job of bird rearing. I was forced to cull a 4 day old turkey. We tried everything, it's feet and legs would not... -
Wry neck - Causes, treatment and prevention.
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What is wry neck? Wry neck is a condition that is often referred to as “crook neck” and it typically affects ducklings and baby chicks, although... -
How to Correctly Wrap a Chicken's Foot!
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An informational article walking you through wrapping a chicken’s foot after bumblefoot surgery. -
Frostbite: What to Know About Injury, Care and Recovery
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Each year numerous frostbite threads appear on BYC where individuals seek information and advice. In most cases the frostbite is to the comb, the... -
Egg-bound chicken causing obturator paralysis - A case study
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Update 02/12/20 - I have updated the story with new content! I'm sure you all want to know how she is getting on, so I have posted further... -
TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) ~ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Stuck egg! Collapsed egg hanging from vent! Prolapse! Oh my! What to do!
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The last thing any chicken keeper wants to see is a favorite hen standing helplessly in a nest box with a frightening prolapse hanging out of her... -
Vent Gleet aka Nasty Chicken Butt
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Vent Gleet "Nasty Chicken Butt" The word “Gleet” derives from the Latin “glittus”meaning “Sticky” so “Vent Gleet” is “Sticky Vent” Vent... -
Why are my hens not laying?
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Why are my hens not laying? Some common causes... -
Oxytocin as a bonding agent between us and our chickens
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What if there was a magic potion to get our chickens to love us? Perhaps there is. It’s called mesotocin, the bird version of oxytocin, the... -
Should I Have My Chicks Vaccinated for Marek's Disease?
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There's that question!! It's at the end of every order for chicks purchased from a hatchery, and even from some small hobby farms. The Marek's... -
Treating Coccidiosis with Corid, Amprol, AmproMed - The Correct Amprolium Dose
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Treat coccidiosis in your flock with our guide to Corid, Amprol, and AmproMed. Learn the correct dose and how to administer medication. -
How "We" Correct Splayed Legs on New Chicks.
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This is a plain and simple Article without too much technical mumbo jumbo created for an easy guide for Chicken Enthusiasts whom would like to see... -
Corid Amprolium Oral Drench Instructions
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Learn how to properly give an Amprolium oral drench to your flock. Our guide ensures a smooth and effective administration. -
Caring For Cross Beaked And Other Special Needs Chickens Including Tube Feeding Techniques
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This is a summary of the thread Caring for Cross-Beaked and Special Needs Chickens. Flock owners who have a chicken that is temporarily unable to...