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It's a story we hear more often than you'd think. Someone picks up a few chicks at the feed store or takes in a small flock, and a year or two later they're overwhelmed. What started as four cute chickens has turned into fifteen, then thirty. The eggs kept coming, a broody hen did her thing, and suddenly there are chicks everywh...
Updated on March 16, 2025.If you've ever watched chickens joyfully rolling in the dirt, wings flapping and legs kicking up dust, you’ve witnessed one of their most essential natural behaviors: dust bathing. Unlike many birds that rely on water for cleaning, chickens use dry soil to maintain feather health and hygiene.Dust bathin...
This is the recording of Chicken Health & First Aid with Dr. Holly Galusha, DVM, hosted by Clorofil on August 13, 2026.In this two-hour class, avian veterinarian Dr. Holly Galusha of Winged Wellness Vet Clinic covers how to do a chicken health check, recognize common illnesses, give first aid before calling the vet, and know whe...