Anon Z (@Anon_Z)

https://gab.com/groups/21918 Some of the best chicken resources and articles on the web: --------------------------------------------------- PoultryDVM best resource for treatment and drug dosage info: http://www.poultrydvm.com Emergency medical sub-forum for questions in a crisis: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/ Bird Flu Info: https://gab.com/Anon_Z/posts/112638406655880959 Egg shell issues: https://web.archive.org/web/20230115155906/https://store.alltech.com/blogs/poultry/20-common-egg-shell-quality-problems-and-causes Egg Shells and Calcium: https://thisnzlife.co.nz/poultry-expert-sue-clarke-explains-how-to-feed-your-hens-the-correct-amount-of-calcium-and-grit-to-lay-good-eggs/ Chicken Breeds -- Quick Reference List https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/234/69325/Chicken_Breed_Chart_to_Help_Choose_Your_Chicken.pdf Chicken Breeds -- Detailed Owner Reviews (best resource): https://www.backyardchickens.com/reviews/categories/chicken-breeds.2/ First Aid Basics: https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-first-aid-kit-sick-bay-be/ Keel Bone Weight Chart: https://blog.meyerhatchery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Body-Condition-Score-1080-%C3%97-1080-px-jpg.webp Ivermectin Dosage (1% Solution): http://windywhiskerspoultry.com/blog/example-blog-title-reh/ Comprehensive List of Safe and Unsafe Foods: https://web.archive.org/web/20230115160041/https://www.heritageacresmarket.com/what-chickens-can-and-cant-eat/ Why layer feed isn't usually the best choice: https://pethelpful.com/farm-pets/The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Chicken-Feed Teflon poisoning (non-stick pans and light bulbs): https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/teflon-polytetrafluoroethylene-poisoning-in-birds Marek's vaccine risks: https://web.archive.org/web/20230115155655/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/tthis-chicken-vaccine-makes-virus-dangerous Vent Prolapse in Chicks: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/help-prolapsed-vent-chick.857614/page-3 How to deal with an aggressive rooster: https://petkeen.com/ways-to-deal-with-aggressive-roosters/ Chick Brooder Setups from members: https://gab.com/Anon_Z/posts/109852528369472895 Chick Cribs for integrating chicks into a flock: https://ourinspiredroots.com/introducing-new-chickens-to-your-flock/ Incubation Temperature Range: https://brinsea.co.uk/latest/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/What-if-the-power-goes-off-2010.pdf Automatic Chicken Door Brands by Group Members: https://gab.com/Anon_Z/posts/110806321262038878 Backyard Chickens Member Coops: https://gab.com/Anon_Z/posts/109688134060002429 Huge gallery of chicken coop designs and photos: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/chicken-coops.12/ Dropping boards: https://diyprojects.ideas2live4.com/2016/07/29/chicken-roost-with-poop-board/ Safe and kind ways to heat a chick brooder: 1) https://marinecorpsnomads.com/2016/05/heating-pad-mama-hen.html 2) https://khpet.com/blogs/farm/alternatives-to-heat-lamps-for-chickens Broody Hens -- How to safely incubate eggs in a hen house or have them raise store bought chicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH8NU-NsupY List of American Poultry Clubs and Associations (a starting point to locate show breeders for chicks, broody hens, exotic breeds etc...) https://amerpoultryassn.com/associate-club-memebership-list/ --------------------------------------------------------------