In Part 2 of this series, we cover what coccidiosis looks like in real life and what steps to take when something seems off in your flock.

Coccidiosis is one of the most common and misunderstood issues in poultry. In Part 1, we cover what it is, how it spreads, and why immunity matters.

Birds won’t look their prettiest during a molt, but it’s a natural behavior that’s necessary for the health of your chickens. Molting is when chickens replace older, worn feathers with new feathers.

Salmonella Pullorum is a highly contagious bacterial disease that has haunted poultry keepers for over a century. Originally identified in 1899 as White Bacillary Diarrhea, it was later renamed in 1929. While this disease primarily affects chickens and other avian species, its impact on poultry breeding, hatching success, and overall flock health makes it a critical issue

The Turkey Flock is continuing on with The Oil of Oregano Program due to the overwhelming success over the last two years. It should be noted that because of the use of The Oil of Oregano, this Farm is now chemical-free and will qualify for Organic Certification.

Many people consider the chicken’s comb ornamental and mostly for show. What people may not know is that the chicken comb is considered an organ. The physiology of the comb is quite unique, and can be seen during incubation in as early as seven days. Development of the comb is influenced by either testosterone or estrogen.

It’s Summer! It is that time of year for fun, lots of sun, and swimming. The Chicken Doc and Fowl Guru will give you some practical tips and tricks to keep your birds comfortable.

Deciding when it’s appropriate to supplement a flocks’ diet with additional vitamins requires basic knowledge of vitamins and their interactions.

The vaccine, once a bird is properly vaccinated, uses the bird’s immune system to prevent the tumors that cripple the birds. Here’s the part people often miss!

It is a highly contagious Avian Herpes Virus that is highly Cell Associated. This means that the Virus must be inside a Cell of the bird in order to spread.

Salmonella in your flock is a real thing and awareness is key. Learn more about Salmonella and how to protect yourself and your flocks.