A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W
A
Aloe ferox, 127
amaranth, 88–89
Ameraucana, 9, 21, 24–25, 29, 158
amprolium, 145
anesthetics, 181
antimicrobial herbal oil spray recipe, 147
antimicrobial wound salve recipe, 168
apple cider vinegar, 104, 126, 135
artemisia, 128
Artemisia absinthum, 128
Artemisia annua, 128
Asian breeds, 23
Australorp, 33
avian influenza, 164
aviary nets, 68
Azadirachta indica, 130
B
Bacillus subtilis, 137
baited liquid traps, 180
barley, 90
battery cages, 78
beneficial microbes (BMs), 84, 104, 135, 137
bentonite clay, 135
Bielefelder, 34
Big Ole Bird Poultry Supplement, 126, 137
biosecurity, 165
black soldier flies, 178
blinders, 56
blowflies, 178
Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, 21
boredom busters, 55–59
botanical remedies, 127–134
bottleflies, 178
breeding
commercial, 17–19
importance of quality breeding, 20
breeds
for backyard, 21–33
commercial, 17–19
dual-purpose, 78
landrace, 17–19
mixed-flocks, 33
new and unusual, 29
for pets, 30–33
rare, 20
sexual dimorphism, 34
brooders
environments with living litter, 40–42
guidelines for healthy, 38–39
litter materials, 39–40
broodiness, 139–142
Brown Leghorn, 26
bumblefoot, 169–171
C
cage-free chickens, 18
calcium, 99
California White, 158
Calliphora vicina, 178
care. See also health maintenance
Plymouth Rock, 23
prevention-based approach to, 13, 15
carotid artery laceration, 181
cayenne, 174
cervical dislocation, 181
chicks
coop size for growing, 37
daily preventative regimen, 139
feed, 78
guidelines for healthy brooders, 38–39
hazards, 38
keeping warm, 43–45
picking up, 38–45
providing light, 43
sources of, 20
watering, 42–43
Chinese Silkie, 19
chrysanthemum, 137
clove oil, 128
cognitive play, 58
comfrey, 134
concentrates, 183–185
coop and run maintenance practices, 12–13, 53
coops
day pens, 72–73
discouraging rodents, 64–65
environmental management, 62
hazards, 60–69
litter management, 61
mucking out, 61–64
protection, 65–69
PVC, 73–75
siting, 47–50
size, 37
corn, 84
cottage cheese, 143
D
dandelions, 99
diatomaceous earth, 129, 136–137, 174, 180
digestive enzymes, 84
diseases/illness
egg-related conditions, 152
environmental, 50–51
first aid, 126
gastrointestinal illnesses, 144–152
mock diseases, 139–144
neurological conditions, 171–173
respiratory illnesses, 164–166
disposable gloves, 125
dogs, 30, 38, 49, 57, 66, 67, 180
Dr. Naylor Blu-Kote, 125
dual-purpose breeds, 78
duct tape, 125
DuraStat with Oregano, 126, 145
dust bathing, 176
E
Effective Microorganisms (EM), 40–42, 62, 84, 104
eggs
age of hens and, 157
breeds, 158
California White, 158
clean, 132
colors, 19
conditions, 152–163
dual-purpose breeds, 78–79
egg binding, 152–154
egg-eating hens, 95
feed, 158–159
first-generation hybrids, 34
housing conditions, 160
interior quality, 162–163
missing, 156–163
Orpington, 33
problems leading to shell defects, 162
production, 17
prolapsed vent, 154–155
shell quality, 161–162
sources of light and warmth, 159–160
eggshells, 100
electric fence, 69
electric hen, 45
end-of-life considerations, 179–181
environmental management, 62
epsom salt bath, 126
Escherichia coli (E. coli), 128, 131, 188
Eugenia caryophyllus, 128
external parasites, 174
F
false stable flies, 178
fats, 91–94
feed
blending your own, 183–186
carbohydrates, 83–91
common feeding problems and solutions, 108–113
concentrates, 183–185
cost, 111
daily feed and supplements by age, 83
fats, 91–94
feeding equipment, 105–107
food play, 57
fundamentals, 78–80
labels, 78
lack of portion control, 110
mash, 81–82
mineral supplements, 99–100
nontraditional, 100–101
nutrition, 82–105
overfeeding sugars and carbs, 108–110
pellets, 81–82
protein, 94–96
quality, 106
quantity, 106
recipe, 186
storage, 107–108
water, 102–105
feeding trough, 107
feverfew, 128–129
finger splints, 125
first aid
for illness response and immune support, 126
for wounds, breaks, and topical care, 125–126
first-generation (F1) hybrids, 34
flax seeds, 94
food play, 57
foot injury, 169–171
French Dominique breeds, 23
full crop, 142
G
Gallus gallus domesticus, 9
gapeworms, 174
garden fertilizer, 63
gauze, 125
gentian violet, 125
gentian violet and olive oil purge for sour crop, 151
gluten sensitivities, 88
GreenGoo Animal First Aid, 126
greens, 96–99
H
habitats
boredom busters, 55–59
hazards of traditional urban coop, 60–69
mixed-flocks, 53–55
room to roam, 50–53
siting, 47–50
Hawaiian Islands, 9–10, 12, 13
health maintenance
administering daily supplements, 138–139
chicken physiology, 117
daily preventative regimen, 139
egg-related conditions, 152–163
end-of-life considerations, 179–181
epsom salt bath, 124
first aid for illness response and immune support, 126
first aid for wounds, breaks, and topical care, 125–126
gastrointestinal illnesses, 144–152
mock diseases, 139–144
neurological conditions, 171–173
nonbotanical natural remedies, 135–138
parasites, 173–179
performing basic chicken exam, 118–123
providing supportive care, 145
respiratory illnesses, 164–166
treating hens with botanicals, 127–134
wounds and infections, 167–171
heirloom corn, 86–87
hemp seeds, 94
hens’ probiotic bowl recipe, 138
heritage breeds, 21, 23, 28, 30
Hermetia illucens, 178
homeowners’ association letter, 189
horse flies, 178
houseflies, 179
humic acid, 104
Hurricane Iniki, 9
Hurricane Iwa, 9
I
impacted crop, 146–147
infections, 167–171
infectious bronchitis, 165
infectious coryza, 165
infrared heat bulbs, 43–44
inhalation agents, 181
insects, 130
internal parasites, 174
iodine, 126
J
K
L
labels, 78
Lactobacillus acidophilus, 137
landrace breeds, 17–19
Lavandula angustifolia, 130
Lavandula officinalis, 130
lavender, 130
lawn moa, 74
laws, 52
leg binding, 56
leg mites, 174
lice, 174
light, 43
limestone, 99
litter
materials, 39–40
lymphoid leukosis, 173
M
manuka bush, 137
mash, 81–82
meat-producing chickens, 19, 23, 78
Mentha ´piperita, 132
mice, 110–111
microorganisms, 40–42
millet, 90
mineral supplements, 99–100
Minorca, 33
mirrors, 57
mock diseases, 139–144
mucking out, 61–64
muck management, 63
muck rakes, 63
Musca domestica, 179
Muscina stabulans, 178
mycoplasmosis, 164–165
N
neem, 130
neem lice and mite drench recipe, 131
nets, 68
neurological conditions, 171–173
nonbotanical natural remedies, 135–138
nonspecific respiratory conditions, 165
nontraditional feeds, 100–101
nutrition, 82–105
O
oats, 90
oregano, 130–132
organic, 134
organic feed, 13
Origanum vulgare, 130–132
overfeeding, 108–110
oyster shell, 100
P
parsley, 132
pasted vent, 148–149
Pasteurella multocida, 173
Pearson’s method for two ingredients, 184–185
pecking wounds, 169
peepers, 56
pellets, 81–82
pendulous crop, 149–150
Petroselinum sativum, 132
Plymouth Rock, 21, 22–23, 33, 158
poison, 65
popcorn, 86
portion control, 110
potatoes, 89
poultry lice, 176
prebiotics, 137
predators, 65–69
predator wounds, 167–169
Preparation H, 126
probiotics, 137
prolapsed vent, 154–155
propolis, 40
protection, 65–69
protein, 94–96
pumpkin seeds, 174
R
rabbits, 58
raccoons, 65
rare breeds, 20
red mite, 128–129
respiratory illnesses, 164–166
restraining cone / killing cone, 181
Rhode Island Red, 9, 23, 26, 33, 158
Rhode Island White, 26
rice, 90
rodents, 64–65, 105, 110–111, 173
Rooster Booster Vitamins & Electrolytes with Lactobacillus, 126, 137
roosters, 26, 27, 34, 36, 52, 78
rosemary, 133
Rosmarinus officinalis, 133
S
sage, 133
salmonella, 188
Salvia officinalis, 133
sand, 64
saturated fat, 91
scratch grains, 92–93
semi-autosexing, 23
sensory play, 57–58
sexlinks, 34
sexual dimorphism, 34
silage, 100–101
Silver Laced Wyandotte, 77
social play, 58
sorghum, 91
sour crop, 150–151
sprouted grain fodder, 100, 101
Staphylococcus aureus, 169
sticky tape, 180
sudden chick sleep syndrome, 143–144
sunflower and corn layer feed mix, 186
sweet corn, 87
sweet wormwood, 128
Symphytum officinale, 134
syringes, 126
T
Tabanus abactor, 178
Tanacetum cinerariifolium, 128, 133
Tanacetum parthenium, 128–129
thyme essential oil, 104, 133–134
Thymus vulgaris zygis, 133
toxic environments, 51
toxic plants, 98
training, 58
treadle feeders, 105–107
treat blocks, 57
U
unsaturated fat, 91
urban flocks, 34, 49, 52, 60–69
V
vent gleet, 152
Vetericyn Plus Poultry Care, 126
Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), 12, 51, 116–117
VetRx Poultry Remedy, 126
W
water, 42–43, 65, 102–105, 139
water founts, 103–105
wheat, 87–88
Whiting True Blue, 29
wing clipping, 25
wood shavings, 39
worms, 174
wounds, 167–171