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Digestive Issues in Chickens

Joseph Gendreau2021-12-20T22:55:01-08:00

We all want to make sure our chickens are happy and healthy. Just like us humans, diet and nutrition are essential for the overall health of chickens. The following article focuses on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of chickens and how best to keep our birds happy and healthy with respect to diet and nutrition. Gastrointestinal Tract of a Chicken From start to end, a chicken’s digestive tract is quite different than our own, though there are some analogous parts between our two species. The chicken picks up food with its beak and secretes saliva to help moisten the food.

Digestive Issues in ChickensJoseph Gendreau2021-12-20T22:55:01-08:00

Nutrition For Pet Birds – Proper Diet Is Critical To Health

Tara Dales2020-10-01T08:05:31-07:00

Parrots are lively and popular companion animals in Southern California. In this article we would like to discuss how to feed parrots for optimum longevity and quality of life. It is a common misconception that parrots can remain happy and healthy on an all-seed diet. Although inexpensive , an all-seed diet will eventually result in malnutrition. Seeds are high-fat “junk food” with few vitamins and minerals, similar to only eating candy or French fries. In fact, your pet bird simply cannot thrive on an all-seed diet. The lack of vitamins A and D, minerals such as calcium, and essential

Nutrition For Pet Birds – Proper Diet Is Critical To HealthTara Dales2020-10-01T08:05:31-07:00

Poultry Nutrition through the Life Stages

Wendy Miranda2020-09-23T19:03:10-07:00

Different types of poultry need different nutrients. A variety of diets should be fed based on the age, sex, and intended use of your birds. These diets have varied amounts of water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Each specific diet will help support basic body functions first and foremost, but can then be tailored to providing rapid growth for meat birds, consistent egg production in layers, and a full glossy plumage in show birds. If your poultry is not getting the nutrients that they need for meeting their full performance potential, your birds will grow slowly, lay fewer eggs

Poultry Nutrition through the Life StagesWendy Miranda2020-09-23T19:03:10-07:00