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Milk thistle as liver support in birds

Milk thistle as liver support in birds

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant that contains a mixture of active compounds known as silymarin. Silymarin is the primary component responsible for the therapeutic properties of milk thistle. It...

Milk thistle as liver support in birds

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant that contains a mixture of active compounds known as silymarin. Silymarin is the primary component responsible for the therapeutic properties of milk thistle. It...

Supporting chickens through moult.

Supporting chickens through moult.

The moulting process can be challenging for birds as they shed and regrow their feathers. Here are some tips to help your chickens through the moult:     Balanced Diet: Provide a...

Supporting chickens through moult.

The moulting process can be challenging for birds as they shed and regrow their feathers. Here are some tips to help your chickens through the moult:     Balanced Diet: Provide a...

The case for iodine supplementation for birds in NZ

The case for iodine supplementation for birds i...

The case for using iodine supplementation in some birds here in NZ is quite an easy one to make.  It requires a bit of history and knowledge around human health...

The case for iodine supplementation for birds i...

The case for using iodine supplementation in some birds here in NZ is quite an easy one to make.  It requires a bit of history and knowledge around human health...

Hypochlorous acid for wound healing.

Hypochlorous acid for wound healing.

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) has been gaining attention for its potential wound healing properties. HOCl is a naturally occurring substance produced by our immune cells to combat pathogens and aid in wound healing....

Hypochlorous acid for wound healing.

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) has been gaining attention for its potential wound healing properties. HOCl is a naturally occurring substance produced by our immune cells to combat pathogens and aid in wound healing....

Worming chickens DE Parasites garlic

The 5 myths of worming chickens

If you are a chicken owner, it's very likely you have had to deal with these annoying parasites. Worming chickens is a topic that has much debate. Here we are going over...

The 5 myths of worming chickens

If you are a chicken owner, it's very likely you have had to deal with these annoying parasites. Worming chickens is a topic that has much debate. Here we are going over...

Avian Pox

Avian Pox

Avian Pox is a common disease seen in many countries around the world.  Of the 9,000 bird species known there are 232 of them that have developed a natural pox virus infection.  A...

Avian Pox

Avian Pox is a common disease seen in many countries around the world.  Of the 9,000 bird species known there are 232 of them that have developed a natural pox virus infection.  A...