How to Manage Sticktight Fleas In Your Chicken Flock
March 22, 2025Learn how to prevent and manage sticktight fleas. They are smaller and less mobile than common fleas, but they love chickens and other poultry.
Prevention & Anemia Signs, Symptoms In Sheep
August 14, 2023Anemia is a common health problem in ruminant animals, and the malady can quickly lead to death. Here’s how to prevent and monitor for sheep anemia.
Deworming Your Backyard Chickens: The Whys & Hows
August 7, 2023Chickens get worms, but the matter of deworming your flock can be complicated. We spoke with experts about when to deworm and how to safely administer antiparasitics.
Some Chicken Behavior Can Be Downright Wacky!
September 28, 2022Some chicken behavior can be downright wacky, which is definitely the appeal of backyard poultry for many. Check out some weird things your birds may do.
The Asian Longhorned Tick: An Update
July 20, 2022The Asian longhorned tick is spreading fast across the U.S. due to a unique breeding capability. Here’s what to watch for and best prevention techniques.
How To Control Bugs On & Around Your Chickens
June 14, 2022Bugs, who needs ’em? Certainly not chicken-keepers, who sometimes struggle to keep pesky flies and poultry parasites at bay.
Coccidiosis Is A Deadly Sheep Parasite, Too
May 16, 2022Most people know to protect chickens from coccidiosis, but the parasite can infect sheep, too. Here’s what to watch for and how to treat.
How to Prevent Parasites in Your Flock
November 21, 2014Is there a certain type of plant that attracts mites/lice. Which plants should I steer away from growing to deter inviting them to the coop? –D&R Poultry Fortunately for us garden-loving chicken keepers, plant parasites and chicken parasites are two completely different beasts. Plants attract the organisms that feed on the plants, while scaly leg […]
6 Essentials For Piglet Care
April 8, 2014Provide warmth, bedding and milk for your newborn pigs, and you’re on your way to a healthful hog operation.
