The H5N1 avian flu has been found in the U.S., so flock-keepers need to take these extra steps to protect their chickens against the infectious pathogen.
Testing before an exhibition is just a formality until your chicken tests positive for one or more diseases. Here's what to know in case that happens.
You can totally keep a flock of mixed poultry in one coop. The keys are following a few simple rules and minding the size of your flock.
Everyone's afraid of salmonella, and chicken-keepers especially know to beware the notorious pathogen. There are actually four kinds, though, each with different traits and implications.