Chicken Health & Care Archives — Page 3 of 7

Why are chicken eggs different colors?

June 3, 2022June 14, 2019 by Barbu d'Uccle

Contrary to popular belief, a brown chicken egg is not healthier than a white chicken egg. Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs come in a variety of color– white, cream, brown, blue or green? Do the different colors impact the flavor or the health value of the eggs? According to Michigan State University Extension, egg … Read more

Top 10 Chicken Predators and How To Protect Your Flock

May 18, 2022March 16, 2019 by Barbu d'Uccle

Undoubtedly, all of the chicken keepers are afraid of predators. In order to have a safe flock, you have to protect your chickens well. Once you are certain that a predator has visited your flock, try to identify it. Although it is not always easy to identify the predator, it is essential on the other … Read more

Which are the most frequent chicken health problems? How to recognize the bad signals?

August 31, 2020March 1, 2019 by Barbu d'Uccle

In raising and maintaining chickens, it is very important that they are well cared so as to stay healthy and fit. We have already discussed about the importance of having a healthy flock (look at the article on how to raise healthy chickens in few steps). The tips inside the article do really guarantee success. … Read more

7 Reasons Why Do Chickens Eat Their Own Eggs and How to Stop Them?

March 16, 2020February 26, 2019 by Barbu d'Uccle

We believe that all of you have at least heard about this problem of chickens eating their own eggs or in the worst case as chicken keepers have already experienced it by watching your hens destroying their own eggs. Most probably you have questioned yourselves why and when this happens? Additionally, which are the main … Read more

3 Most Important Things For Prevention Of Disease and Maintaining a Healthy Happy Flock

March 20, 2020March 15, 2017 by Barbu d'Uccle

Diseases are a serious threat for chickens. They interrupt the normal bodily functions that often lead to feelings of pain and weakness and it is usually associated with symptoms and signs.

5 Most Common Egg Quality Problems!

October 7, 2021December 28, 2016 by G.Hunter

Not every egg is perfect. Every chicken keeper will tell you that. Every chicken can lay a bad egg. In fact, in most cases, it is the chicken keepers’ fault, not the chickens. The most common egg quality problems occur due to the keeper’s irresponsibility.

Most Common Chicken Diseases & Symptoms!

October 9, 2016September 19, 2016 by Gold Cochin

Chickens are very prone to illnesses and that is no secret. Especially when weather changes occur you can surely expect that the chances of your flock getting sick are bigger than before. Many experienced chicken keepers are aware of this fact and have gone deeper in the subject by analyzing and taking notes of the most common chicken diseases and the symptoms for the same.

What You Need To Know About Marek’s Disease

September 5, 2016 by Gold Cochin

With all the recent talk about highly pathogenic avian influenza in North America, it might surprise some chicken keepers that Marek’s disease is still considered the greatest risk to the health of your flock. To put it simply, the virus that causes the disease is ubiquitous in the environment, and there is no cure. Therefore, prevention—through vaccination and biosecurity—is your best friend.

What To Do When Your Chicken Has A Broken Beak!?

September 3, 2016 by Gold Cochin

When an accident happens with your chicken and the result is a broken beak, take heart—it’s possible to mend the situation.

Chickens And The Stargazing Problem

July 6, 2016 by Barbu d'Uccle

Stargazing is a term that alludes to a condition where a chick can’t hold its head upright. Rather, the chicks head tumbles in reverse and rests upon its back, giving the feeling that the chick is taking a gander at the sky, or stargazing.