by Shop Manager | Jul 9, 2020 | Egg Bound, Egg Yolk Periontitis, Sick Hen
Scaly Leg Mites Scaly Leg Mite is an infestation on your hen’s legs What causes Scaly Leg Mites? A small parasitic mite known as Cnemidocoptes Mutans. Even the name of this nasty critter is enough to make you itchy. They have a life cycle of 14-21 days and spend their...
by Shop Manager | Jun 23, 2020 | Egg Bound, Egg Yolk Periontitis, Sick Hen
Egg Yolk Peritonitis Egg Yolk Peritonitis, or EYP, is a sad reality for the majority of commercial laying hens. What causes EYP? Most often happens as the hen gets older as their bodies are wearing out. The left ovary (right ovary is usually not functional in most...
by Shop Manager | Jun 23, 2020 | Egg Bound, Egg Yolk Periontitis, Sick Hen
Spa Bath for your Hen When your hen is feeling unwell, the first thing to do is give her a spa bath. It relaxes their abdomen and muscles, helps reduce swelling and can even help gunk shift from inside and just like us, it feels wonderful to soak in a tub! First,...