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In this article we will discuss several rabbit diseases – ear scab, tyzzer’s disease and heat stress.

In this article we look at two diseases – e.Coli and enterocolitis.

In this article we look at two common rabbit diseases, myxomatosis and infectious rhinitis.

In our flock, hens should lay eggs in laying nests lined with clean straw; the eggs should be clean and have intact shells.

In the following article we will discuss rabbit plague – rhd or vhd (viral haemorrhagic disease of rabbits).

Nutrition is a very important influence on performance and subsequent meat quality. In terms of rabbit nutrition, feed restriction is a frequently used manipulation. By restriction we mean a feeding technique in which the feed ration is restricted in some way. A distinction is made between qualitative and quantitative restriction.

The health of your hens is one of the most important things you should look after in your breeding. If a flock is lacking something or has a health problem, it will show up in a drop in laying or a change in behaviour. One such situation is an infestation of bumblebees. How do you…

One of the most common and widespread parasitic diseases of rabbits worldwide is coccidiosis, which is encountered by most breeders in their lifetime and often has high negative economic impacts. It is most commonly found in intensive farms but can also occur in very well cared for rabbits or in wild rabbits.

Chicken is the most widespread bird species in the world, so it’s no surprise that choosing the ideal breed for your backyard can feel overwhelming. Each breed has slightly different needs — and unfortunately, beginners who choose the wrong breed may not always be able to provide what their hens require. So how do you…

Believe it or not, every hen keeper will at least once go through that state of despair when they discover a louse or mite on their hen. If this unfortunate event has happened to you, you need not despair. How do you deal with unwelcome guests or, better still, how do you not let them…