The No Eggscuses

Guide to Bird Care

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ABOUT SOCAL NESTBOX

If you’ve got questions about your poultry and pet birds—you’re in the right place! We’ve collected reliable information from across the web and brought it together in one place. Whether you’re a single bird owner or have a flock, we hope you use this information to keep your birds healthy and happy!

Learn more about SoCal Nestbox, get answers to our most frequently asked questions, and drop us a line to see if we can help you with your bird-related question.

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Learn your turkin from your toucan and your francolin from your finch.

POULTRY VS PETS BIRDS

If there’s a sudden death in your flock or an unusually high number of sick birds, it is critical that you report it to help limit the spread of disease.

REPORT SICK BIRDS

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  • White, wrinkled crop with "Turkish Towel" like texture.

Sour Crop: The Name Says It All!

From the name “sour crop” you can deduce the anatomical location (aka the crop) and the smell (aka sour). What and where is the crop? The crop is a pouch (see Figure 1) just “south”

  • A flock of geese with ruffled white feathers walks across grass. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash.

Getting Goose Bumps about Basic Care of Geese

Backyard poultry-keeping has grown in popularity, with chickens being the most common choice for many enthusiasts. However, an increasing number of individuals are discovering the joys of raising geese in their backyards. Geese are delightful,

LATEST BLOG POSTS IN BIRD HEALTH

  • White, wrinkled crop with "Turkish Towel" like texture.

Sour Crop: The Name Says It All!

From the name “sour crop” you can deduce the anatomical location (aka the crop) and the smell (aka sour). What and where is the crop? The crop is a pouch (see Figure 1) just “south”

  • Three chickens at the entrance to a yellow coop.

Chicken Coop Spring Cleaning

Cleaning a chicken coop after winter is essential to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for your chickens. Here are some tips on how best to clean a chicken coop after winter: Clean out bedding

LATEST BLOG POSTS IN DISEASE PREVENTION

  • White, wrinkled crop with "Turkish Towel" like texture.

Sour Crop: The Name Says It All!

From the name “sour crop” you can deduce the anatomical location (aka the crop) and the smell (aka sour). What and where is the crop? The crop is a pouch (see Figure 1) just “south”

  • Three chickens at the entrance to a yellow coop.

Chicken Coop Spring Cleaning

Cleaning a chicken coop after winter is essential to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for your chickens. Here are some tips on how best to clean a chicken coop after winter: Clean out bedding

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