Avian Empire Blog
Why Chicken Feed Doesn’t Store Forever (and Wha...
Many chicken keepers assume that if feed looks fine and smells normal, it’s still good to use. But poultry pellets and mash don’t store indefinitely, and one of the biggest...
Why Chicken Feed Doesn’t Store Forever (and Wha...
Many chicken keepers assume that if feed looks fine and smells normal, it’s still good to use. But poultry pellets and mash don’t store indefinitely, and one of the biggest...
The Calcium Problem in Mixed Gendered Chicken F...
Backyard chicken keeping has become incredibly popular across New Zealand. Many flocks include a mixture of hens and roosters, which can work well socially, but it creates one of the...
The Calcium Problem in Mixed Gendered Chicken F...
Backyard chicken keeping has become incredibly popular across New Zealand. Many flocks include a mixture of hens and roosters, which can work well socially, but it creates one of the...
The mg vs mL Problem in Common Bird Parasite Tr...
If you have ever searched the internet for worming or parasite treatment dose rates for birds, you will have noticed something alarming: the numbers are often wildly inconsistent and frequently...
The mg vs mL Problem in Common Bird Parasite Tr...
If you have ever searched the internet for worming or parasite treatment dose rates for birds, you will have noticed something alarming: the numbers are often wildly inconsistent and frequently...
The External Parasite Toolbox
External parasites are a common issue in backyard poultry and can have a significant impact on bird health and welfare. Parasites such as red mites, lice and other blood- or...
The External Parasite Toolbox
External parasites are a common issue in backyard poultry and can have a significant impact on bird health and welfare. Parasites such as red mites, lice and other blood- or...
Telemedicine vs In-Person Veterinary Exams in P...
Telemedicine, encompassing video consultations, photo-based assessments, and remote flock-monitoring tools, has become an increasingly valuable supplement, and in some cases an alternative, to traditional on-farm veterinary visits for poultry. This evolution...
Telemedicine vs In-Person Veterinary Exams in P...
Telemedicine, encompassing video consultations, photo-based assessments, and remote flock-monitoring tools, has become an increasingly valuable supplement, and in some cases an alternative, to traditional on-farm veterinary visits for poultry. This evolution...
Keeping Mosquitoes Away From Your Backyard Chic...
Warm evenings, still water, and happy hens pecking in the yard, it all sounds idyllic, until the mosquitoes arrive. These tiny visitors might seem like a minor annoyance, but for...
Keeping Mosquitoes Away From Your Backyard Chic...
Warm evenings, still water, and happy hens pecking in the yard, it all sounds idyllic, until the mosquitoes arrive. These tiny visitors might seem like a minor annoyance, but for...