Short Synopsis
Updated and revised: an essential reference guide for those raising chickens provides detailed information on chicken health from nutrition and immunity to parasites and reproductive issues and includes a new chapter on issues specific to those living in cities.

Full Synopsis
Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You'll find helpful descriptions of troublesome ailments of all types, from poor egg production to crooked toe syndrome. Practical remedies and gentle preventative care measures will help your beloved flock stay happy, healthy, and safe.