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After the rainy season, there are millions of tiny bugs that can harm chickens - as well as worms in their gut system. Take care of your chickens by controlling parasites.

Flies, mites, and bugs can stress out chickens to the point of getting respiratory illnesses or even worse. The worse predators are the tiny bugs that you cant see!  

Consider using Ivermectin parasiticide - READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY- It stops worms and parasites.

Take a look at illnesses on the Backyard Chicken page! Many of these chicken owners (and veterinarians!) are unaware that invisible mites, flies, and mosquitoes may start many illnesses in chickens. 

Pest Control: 

CONSIDER GETTING YOUR OWN BUG REMOVAL SYSTEM TO PROTECT YOUR CHICKENS IN YOUR OUTDOOR COOP

(Note: Mosquitoes/gnats/flies can even kill CATTLE, after a heavy rainstorm and in standing water so spraying coops for pests to protect chickens is essential!)  (bugs breed in coop bedding, dust, and near spider webs. Also in standing water much of the year) 

Most chickens, especially sick ones, need "eggstra" vitamin D and sometimes the sunlight is not always around where you need it. 

Install UV light sanitizer FULL SPECTRUM LIGHTING to kill bacteria and viruses. Some UV lights can be portable & can be used in coops - use small UV lights in your coop or barn to kill germs & it can help the sick chickens! 

If you do not raise your chicken in an indoor climate-controlled regulated ventilated building with bacterial control and on wire cages - like large corporations, but instead put your chicken in the backyard or free-range OUTDOORS and allow them to have unregulated bacteria them then understand its just Mother Nature, and Natural Selection! that will "rule the roost" 

SOME CHICKENS CAN GET SICK!)  But overall MOST chickens (strong commercial breeds) will live and fare well based on your weather, environment, etc.   

​Doing your own "research" by reading "Backyard Chickens" or calling your friend that has 3 pet hens to advise you is not the same as my years of "eggperience" raising chickens! So believe me or not, this is up to you to decide.

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• No alcohol, steroids or antibiotics
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• Safe if licked or ingested
• Safe for all animal skin types at all life stages
• No withdrawal period
• Low per-use application cost

• Eye irritations
• Conjunctivitis
• Pink eye
• Inflamed cornea
• Eyelid inflammation
• Corneal ulcer

PINK EYE Q&A

MUST-READ: What steps to take if your chicken has symptoms for Mycoplasma

Many new people that are starting their first flock will spend a fortune at the veterinarians if their chicken shows signs of illness. And it does not escape the vet's office that you will pay $$$ to save your pet!

If your veterinarian was truthful: he would say that all 90% of chickens are carriers of Mycoplasma and many other types of bacteria. (most veterinarians do not know this fact!) 

So he offers you pills, injections, and antibiotics (in some cases it will work) but the veterinarians will not offer you natural options but instead sell you expensive medications. Your vet will not ask you about your coop health and your poultry litter. Nor, if you free range your chickens, All of these are important for your chicken's health.

Newsflash! In some cases, your chickens may have a genetic condition (read this!) but most veterinarians will not tell you this fact, and sell you expensive medications, and immunizations! 

(Which will NOT solve the problem!) 

(Note I am NOT a licensed vet!) But I will be able to tell you what is the most likely cause for your chicken's behavior and the possible problems. Many times - making a few changes in your coop or how you care for chickens can solve many problems.

FACT- Nearly all vets practice in small animals cats and dogs and have little or no "eggsperience with chickens"

1) READ OUR GUARANTEE PAGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT CHICKENS ARE FLOCK AGRICULTURAL BIRDS AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UTILITY BIRDS AND THAT ARE REPLACEABLE - Some chickens can live for years as long as ten years, but understand that they are not lifetime pets. 

70% to 90% of ALL chickens are carriers of Mycoplasma MG and can exhibit signs if they become stressed or sudden changes to their environment. 

2) The Truth About Mycoplasma

3) Mycroplasma in Poultry

4) The Livestock Expert 

REMEMBER THIS FACT: Too much handling of the chickens, holding your chickens, opening coop doors, or over activity in the first week or two after purchase of hens/chicks can cause your chickens to be overstimulated and slow down the process of getting settled or laying eggs.  

The real truth is, raising chickens from chicks to grow hens for eggs or establishing a coop for a flock of hens takes time, experience, and skill.  Just remember the basics and your chicken adventure will be a lot easier!

We STRONGLY suggest that you keep your new chickens on the same routine, feed and vitamins and bedding for several weeks after you purchase them.

Making sudden changes to chickens' daily routine or changing the regular supplies that poultry is used to, may stress them as they are getting settled in your new coop.