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Abnormal Egg Problems: Problems and Causes Part 1 - Egg and Eggshell Formation  In order to evaluate the causes and solutions of problems associated with shell quality, it is necessary to understand the processes of egg and eggshell formation. 1.1 The ovary and oviduct Figure 2 show the reproductive system of the domestic hen. Birds are unique among animals because only one ovary (the left) matures to the stage where it releases eggs or ova into the oviduct. The ovary of a mature hen contains thousands of immature oocytes that develop sequentially into follicles (known also as ova or yolks)...

Common Chicken Illnesses It is a rare chicken that will live it’s life and be entirely illness free, much the same as us or any other animal. If you are unfamiliar with keeping chickens, the first time one of your girls gets sick can be very stressful as the unknown seems enormous. This article aims to provide some basic information about some common chicken illnesses, along with treatment options and links to more detailed information.We believe that it is useful to be aware of these diseases so you can draw on this knowledge if you need to.There is also some...

PREVENTION is the key with preventing outbreaks in your coop.  Lice and Mites quickly become fatal to your birds if left unchecked and outbreaks become costly and time consuming to treat! Good poultry owners will always use preventative measures to protect their flock rather than waiting for a outbreak.  Trying to control a outbreak can become difficult, time consuming, costly and risk the lives of your pets. There are many products we stock that are easy to use, are cost effective and will prevent a outbreak in your coop. How do I know when my poultry have lice? Monthly or...

Sometimes things don’t go exactly to plan during the egg-laying process. Despite the hens best efforts, the egg can sometimes become stuck inside her while it’s travelling inside the oviduct. This issue is known as egg-binding. Egg-binding is not particularly pleasant for anyone involved, and if not treated quickly, can unfortunately have fatal results. What causes it? There are a number of causes as to why your chicken may become egg-bound: A lack of calcium or other nutritional issues- overweight chickens are also at risk. If the egg being laid is unusually large or oddly shaped An infection in the...