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What Is Necrotic Enteritis In Chickens?

What Is Necrotic Enteritis In Chickens?

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Necrotic enteritis is an infectious disease in chickens. It’s caused by a bacterial infection in the intestines. The bacteria that cause it is called C perfringens. It’s a common bacteria that lives in chickens’ intestines. This disease is also known as enterotoxemia because it damages the intestinal mucosa. Chickens are predisposed to develop the disease if they consume high levels of grains and animal byproducts. This condition also can be triggered by anything that promotes excessive bacterial growth in the intestines.


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How Does Fowl Tick Impact Chickens?

How Does Fowl Tick Impact Chickens?

An Overview Of Ticks, Mites, Chickens, and Lyme Disease By Tom Seest How Does Fowl Tick Impact Chickens? Chickens can be infected by both the Longhorned tick and the Fowl tick. The Longhorned tick transmits Lyme disease, while the Fowl tick can transmit salmonella to...

Can Backyard Chickens Get Bird Flu?

Can Backyard Chickens Get Bird Flu?

An Overview Of Avian Flu and Backyard Chickens By Tom Seest Can Backyard Chickens Get Bird Flu? Can backyard chickens get bird flu? While the risk of getting bird flu in backyard poultry is low, the disease can still spread from one flock to another. In this article,...

What Vaccines Do Backyard Chickens Need?

What Vaccines Do Backyard Chickens Need?

An Overview Of Backyard Chicken Vaccinations By Tom Seest What Vaccines Do Backyard Chickens Need? When you raise your backyard chickens, you need to make sure that they have the appropriate vaccinations to ensure their health and well-being. Some of the most...

Can You Protect Backyard Chickens From Predators?

Can You Protect Backyard Chickens From Predators?

An Overview Of Backyard Chicken Predators By Tom Seest Can You Protect Backyard Chickens From Predators? If you want to protect your backyard chickens from predators, there are several methods you can use. You can either use chain link fencing or motion-sensitive...

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