February 13, 2017
Bird flu protection measures
Health and welfare questions answered by poultry vet Victoria Roberts BVSc MRCVS
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December 15, 2016
Your health questions
Answered by poultry vet Victoria Roberts BVSc MRCVS
March 13, 2014
SKELETAL PROBLEMS
Many skeletal growth problems in chickens are nutritional in origin, so check that birds are getting the correct diet for the age of the birds and stage of production. Other conditions are inherited, so choosing…
March 12, 2014
Skin problems
Chicken skin is quite thin but firmly attached (unlike mammals’). It contains feather follicles and sensory bristles but no sweat glands. If exposed to the air due to feather loss, the skin turns red –…
March 8, 2014
FEEDING DANGERS
There are right and wrong ways to feed chickens. Make sure you get it right!
March 3, 2011
Chickens must have their freedoms
Before starting to keep chickens you should be aware that legally, you have a duty of care to them to fulfil their needs. These needs are based on the five freedoms
