Fenbendazole has become one of the biggest names in the backyard chicken community when people talk about deworming. But how much do we actually know about this product? Spend enough time in chicken groups and you will eventually see comments such as: "Use fenbendazole. It is broad spectrum." "Fenbendazole treats all the common chicken worms." "You should use fenbendazole instead of piperazine because it covers so much more." Because of its popularity, I have seriously consid

Quarantining new birds is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the health of your existing flock. Even chickens that appear perfectly healthy can carry disease, parasites, or infections without showing obvious symptoms right away. Introducing new birds too quickly can put your entire flock at risk. One of the biggest things many backyard chicken keepers do not realize is that moving chickens from one place to another is very stressful on them. That stress a

Our Welsummer Rooster What Is Biosecurity? - and Why Does It Matter? Biosecurity is the set of preventative practices designed to reduce the introduction and spread of infectious diseases. In backyard poultry, biosecurity is your first — and often only — line of defense. In Canada, access to poultry veterinarians and medications is limited. That means prevention carries far more weight than treatment. Proper biosecurity reduces the risk of devastating diseases such as: Avian