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Garlic has long been touted to ward off a whole list of poultry ailments including respiratory problems, infection, and as a general support to the immune system. At The Good Life Backyard, we use it in our health bars, and natural blends. But, what does garlic really...

Scaly Leg mites are brought to your flock from wild birds, and rodents, then onto your chickens scales on their feet. Here, the mites feed and also leave droppings. These are generally too small to be seen with the naked eye, but will make your chickens legs appear...

Have you heard of Coccidiosis? Unfortunately, it is the most common chicken disease, and fatal if untreated. It is primarily seen in chicks, and young chickens, but can also affect the older in the flock if they are sick or suffering malnutrition. Generally, an active...

Unfortunately worms are part and parcel of chicken ownership. Simply, chickens catch worms from something they have eaten. Whether that be infested droppings from another chook or bird, or an insect carrying eggs. Prevention is definitely easier than cure, worms zap...

If you are new to chicken keeping, don't be alarmed to see your chooks rolling around like crazy in the dirt! It can look hilarious, but also a bit strange! Rest assured this is a completely natural chicken behaviour. And quite literally, is a chicken 'taking a bath'!...