Flock of Chickens: Benefits of a Closed Backyard Flock
November 7, 2025Keeping a closed flock of chickens is a practical and inexpensive way to maintain the spread of disease in backyard flocks.
Keeping a closed flock of chickens is a practical and inexpensive way to maintain the spread of disease in backyard flocks.
Diseases in chickens can spring up overnight, but learning how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these five common autumn ailments can help your chickens stay healthier year-round.
By performing routine exams of your flock and individual chickens, you can help spot health problems in the flock and communicate those abnormalities to an avian vet.
If your chickens are affected by a disease causing weight loss and diarrhea, find out if coccidiosis might be the culprit.