Common Health Issues
A list and description of commonly occurring health conditions that afflict birds.
Several characteristics set birds apart from other animal species commonly kept as household pets. They…
If you’re like most chicken owners, you probably start thinking about rooster spurs the moment…
Is your bird plucking or molting? How can you tell the difference? These are some…
If you keep chicken, regularly worming them comes with the territory. However, for most bird…
Fun fact: A female bird that’s not exposed to a male will still lay eggs.…
Scaly leg mites are nasty little creatures. These particular species of burrowing mites infest backyard…
We bet some of you are already itchy at the thought of feather mites. The…
Chickens’ feet do a lot if you think about it. They are up and about…
Egg binding in birds may sound benign, but far from it. It is a serious…
The sudden death of a pet bird is one of the most heartbreaking things you’ll…