The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition: A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease by Gail Damerow

The best-selling classic reference by America's leading chicken authority. 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. This essential guide to keeping your chickens healthy and productive includes the latest information on: Practicing preventive healthcare Using natural approaches to enhance the immune system Treating and avoiding news-making diseases Raising healthy chickens in an urban environment

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