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Why Are My Chickens Pecking Each Other

Victoria Chicken Health January 10, 2022January 7, 2022Chickens Lost feathers, Chickens Pecking

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.

How do I Know if my Chickens have Mites

Victoria Chicken Health July 15, 2021August 20, 2021Chicken 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.

How do I know when my Chickens have Worms

Victoria Chicken Health May 4, 2021July 1, 2021Chicken Care, Worms in Chickens

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?

How to Help a Chicken that is Egg Bound

Victoria Chicken Health March 16, 2021June 23, 2021Chicken Eggs, 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.

Bumble-foot in Chickens

Victoria Chicken Health October 24, 2020June 23, 2021Bumble Foot, 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.

Marek’s Disease in Chickens

Victoria Chicken Health August 31, 2020June 23, 2021Chickens, Mareks disease

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.

Coccidiosis in Chickens

Victoria Chicken Health July 13, 2020June 23, 2021Chickens, Coccidiosis

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.