Keeping your flock healthy this season By Nancy Buchannan Jefferson, PhD and Anthony Quant, PhD Poultry Nutritionists with Kalmbach Feeds Birds have a known zone of relative thermal comfort called ... READ MORE
Backyard (companion) poultry veterinarians use drugs to treat chickens to combat disease, overcome or prevent parasitic infections, or alleviate pain and suffering in the case of an injured bird. Ther... READ MORE
What they do and how to keep them healthy By Peter Brown, aka The Chicken Doctor Many people consider the chicken’s comb ornamental and mostly for show. This may be because combs come in all shapes an... READ MORE
Four steps to success By Brigid McCrea, PhD Have you ever eaten home-raised chicken? If not, then get ready for a rewarding experience. If you have sustainability on your mind, then you may wish to ... READ MORE
By Brigid McCrea, PhD You are a diligent small flock owner. You do your homework and scrutinize information related to keeping chickens. You use the internet for inspiration, but you analyze suggestio... READ MORE
We all know the basics for raising healthy chickens: feed, water, shelter, and warmth. However, there’s one essential aspect of good poultry management that is often overlooked, and it’s right under y... READ MORE
