Where Can I ask for Help with a Sick Bird?
I am afraid that my bird is sick. Where should I go for help and what kind of information should I provide? There are a few ways you can get…
These pages were designed to help out the beginners and Juniors who are just starting out raising backyard chickens. For more advanced questions, please visit ‘Poultry Health Articles’. New articles will be added to both the FAQ and Poultry Health Articles pages as I see a trend of their frequency. Additional contributors are identified when used. Please visit their websites when links are provided.
What are Blood Spots in Chicken Eggs? Are they Safe to Eat?
I found a blood spot in my fresh egg - what is that and are these eggs safe to eat? Blood spots are also called meat spots and are occasionally…
What are Recommended First Aid Supplies for Backyard Chickens?
What do you recommend I keep around in terms of supplies in case of an emergency? I recommend the following items for basic first aid supplies : Rubbing alcoholCotton balls…
What is Grit and When Should I Use it for my Poultry?
Grit is anything that would provide a grinding tool in the gizzard, where the feed is broken down. Tiny pebbles, sand, grit, canary or pigeon grit, etc. are all suitable…
How Can I Fix a Chick Leg Injury?
The poultry orthopedic chair has several uses. Some of the first ones that I ever made were for paralyzed chicks and the purpose was to prevent these chicks from damaging…
Is Medicated Starter Safe for my Ducks?
Medicated Starter/Grower is safe for ducks and other waterfowl, provided that the medication in the feed is Amprolium. Bacitracin is also safe but not as common. Medicated feed was once…
When Should I Start my Hens on Oyster Shell?
Oyster shell should never be given to young hens before egg production since calcium overdose may cause kidney damage. Only hens in production should be provided a calcium supplement such…