Avian colibacillosis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Introduction: Avian colibacillosis is an infectious disease caused partly or completely by a group of pathogenic E. Coli bacteria, known collectively as Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli, or APEC. It...
View ArticleThe Amazing Midnight
I thought it would be nice to share some things about one of my favorite little bantams, Midnight. She passed away in winter of 2023 and is missed very much by those who knew her.
View ArticleAPA Silkie Chicken Colors
Silkie chickens are the sweet fluff balls of chickens. Their docile personality and stunning looks, capture the hearts of many people around the world. However, as chicks, the colors can be extremely...
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A Backyard Chicken Enthusiast's Formulary (Avian Drugs and Dosages)
The following data has been culled from the pages of various veterinary drug references, the scientific literature, and some from the wider internet. It is meant solely as a handy reference for the...
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The White Leghorn: A Basic Overview
History: The White Leghorn is a variety of chicken that is used for commercial egg production. It is a Mediterranean breed from Livorno, Italy. It is a relatively cold hardy chicken in my experience...
View ArticleCaring for a Blind Chicken
Hey everyone! In this article, we’ll learn the basics of caring for a blind chicken such as general wellbeing, housing, and feeding. We will focus on cases where it’s already been determined that your...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
If you're considering raising chickens, one of the most important decisions you'll face is choosing the right breed. The breed you select will impact everything from egg production to temperament and...
View ArticleHow to remove stains from pants
So this was originally going to be written for removing hoof packing out of pants, but I remembered that I have used this for multiple different types of stains. So it’s for all stains. *This has...
View ArticleCheapest chick waterer
A repurposed, dollar store hummingbird feeder works well for the hatchlings. This can be hung up so that they don't walk or poop in it, nor scratch a lot of shavings into it. Very little spillage. Just...
View ArticleThe Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ (2 pages long) Important Author's Note, February 2025: I had to break this into two pages to edit it. I regret that I no longer have the ability to regularly...
View ArticleFluster Cluck Acres, Frederick, MD
Updated 02/04/25 I'm going to share my life story (as it relates to chickens). Warning, I'm extremely long winded when I write... this will take a while... The OG-19 I started my flock in the spring of...
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