If you’re new to keeping poultry, you may have heard about using apple cider vinegar for chickens. Some of the claims about apple cider vinegar sound too good to be true and yet many people claim that it’s a great option to support the health of chickens. In this article, we will take a closer look at what apple cider can do for chickens. When you start to use it you may consider making it a part of your regular routine.
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Why Are My Chickens Pecking Each Other
It’s very common for chickens to peck at each other a little – but why do they do this? And how can you prevent it from becoming a problem?
Why Do Chickens Peck at Each Other?
Chickens are very social creatures. Pecking is a normal, healthy and important communication channel within your flock, and most pecking will be gentle, with hens rarely disturbing each other’s feathers. This is how the proverbial “pecking order” is established; the hens work out who’s who in the hierarchy of the flock.
Read moreHow do I Know if my Chickens have Mites
Owning backyard chickens has certain human responsibilities – while they are a relatively low-maintenance “pet”, they don’t entirely look after themselves. One thing you must understand and be aware of is the potential for your birds to experience mites – and knowing how to identify, treat, and, better still, prevent the problem is very important.
Read moreHow do I know when my Chickens have Worms
We all know our domestic pets (and kids!) require worm treatment from time to time. Your dog and cat in particular need to be wormed at least every few months. But what about your backyard flock of chickens? Can they get worms?
Read moreHow to Help a Chicken that is Egg Bound
Backyard chickens can bring a lot of joy (as well as plenty of the freshest eggs you’ll ever get) and the more love and attention you give your hens, the more you’ll get out of raising them. Part of being an attentive and responsible hen keeper is looking after your feathery girls’ health and well being. As such, you need to be aware of the issue of egg binding.
Read moreBumble-foot in Chickens
A chicken’s foot has sixteen small bones, some of which are tiny. The foot is very flexible and withstands huge amounts of force.Considering the amount of time chickens spend on their feet, it should come as no surprise that foot problems and injuries are common in chickens.
Bumble-foot is an issue you need to understand and be on the lookout for in your backyard flock.
Read moreMarek’s Disease in Chickens
There are several poultry diseases your backyard chickens can be vulnerable to, and which you need to be aware of to protect your flock and keep your birds in good health. Marek’s disease is one of these.
Read moreWhat Causes Coccidiosis in Chickens and How to Prevent it
Keeping your backyard chickens healthy takes more than just providing them with food and shelter. While these are obviously both critical, you also need to maintain your chickens’ health and well being. Like any other living thing, chickens can get sick and suffer from diseases. As the owner of backyard chickens, you need to be aware of this. Coccidiosis in chickens is one of the most common diseases that could impact your backyard flock. It is the foremost killer of brooder chicks.
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