photo credit: hans s
One of the problems that chickens often suffer from is damage to their feet. Their feet are not terribly sturdy in proportion to the rest of the bird, so some measures must be taken to keep them safe.
To keep chickens from harming their feet, ensure that they do not have [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Chicken Health’
Prevent Foot Problems in Chickens
Posted October 14th, 2009 by chicken coup | Comments Off
Baby Chicken Health
Posted October 3rd, 2009 by chicken coup | Comments Off photo credit: steve p2008
Baby chickens are delightful creatures, fluffy and noisy, with a curiosity and energy that will quickly convince you that birds are hardly the stupid, unfeeling creatures most people take them for. Chicks are very vulnerable, and you need to watch their health carefully.
Pay attention if your bird lacks an appetite, [...]
Chicken Health
Posted September 23rd, 2009 by chicken coup | Comments Off photo credit: Rusty_CallyT2007
Chickens have a reputation for being stupid and hearty, but in fact they’re smarter than you probably think and they’re vulnerable to many diseases. When they’re chicks, they’re especially prone to illness and must be watched carefully.
Parasites are a real problem for baby chickens, and it’s a good preventative to feed [...]
Chickens Health Problems
Posted September 22nd, 2009 by chicken coup | Comments Off photo credit: Ani Carrington
If you are going to keep chickens as pets, it’s important to look after their health as you would any other pet. While chickens have a reputation for being stupid and unfeeling, in fact they are surprisingly intelligent and emotional birds, and it’s your responsibility to keep your pet chicken healthy. [...]
