Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Bird Health

Bird health is such a huge area to cover.  I am going to start with a few things and ad to it as I can.

General health issues
Here is a good site for some things like broodiness, coxi,  mareks, bugs, worms, moulting etc.;
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/general-health-and-common-diseases/information-cards/index.aspx
I will warn you that they try to sell you their products, but you can decide if that is right for you.
Here is another one with lots of info.;  http://www.hobbyfarms.com/livestock-and-pets/chicken-disease-prevention-basics.aspx?cm_mmc=5230086

Here is a good article on preventative healthy measures;
 http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/01/holistic-trinity-acv-garlic-and-de.html

Hen Aprons
When you have a hen that has a bare back because your rooster is too amorous, then you need a chicken apron.  Here is a site with a pattern to make your own;  http://backtobasicliving.com/blog/make-a-chicken-saddle/
Or, if you don't have time to make one, here is a site that only charge $5 each with free shipping!
 http://www.louisescountrycloset.com/red-bandana/

Chicken Pooh
Here is an informative post on chicken pooh!  It shows what healthy pooh looks like and some unhealthy pooh too.
 http://eggcartonlabels.blogspot.com/search/label/droppings%20poop%20scat%20worms%20cecal%20coccidiosis

Vaccines
Here is some info on vaccines; http://eggcartonlabels.blogspot.com/search/label/vaccinations-The%20Chicken%20Vet
How to vaccinate for Marek's:  http://poultryone.com/articles/mareks.html

Worming and Bugs
Here is info on worming your chickens;  http://eggcartonlabels.blogspot.com/2012/04/answers-from-chicken-vet-on-worming.html
Here is a site with deworming and debugging info;  http://www.swpoultry.com/CindySite/Poultry_health_issues.html

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