chickens – Page 2 – RVO Vet Corner Files

Ascites Syndrome (Water Belly)

In collaboration with Elena Johnson, CVC AC Ascites Syndrome refers to right heart failure and valvular insufficiency, due mostly to pulmonary hypertension. It’s one of the most important causes of mortality in broiler chicken flocks. This is a cardiovascular disease unique to broilers, and it’s directly linked to rapid growth rate. Their internal organs cannotContinue reading “Ascites Syndrome (Water Belly)”

Wry Neck (Torticollis)

In collaboration with CVC AC Elena Johnson Wry Neck is a condition where the chicken’s neck is bent and twisted, meaning their head is oriented to the back, down, left or right – sometimes even leading to birds not being able to hold their head up on their own. The thing is Wry Neck isContinue reading “Wry Neck (Torticollis)”

Egg Yolk: What To know

1. Multiple and double yolk: 2, 3 or more yolks within one egg. It’s caused by rapid ovulation or a reproductive cycle that is not in sync. Could be the contents of more than one egg, or twin yolks as part of a pair. Most common in young hens just starting to lay, or olderContinue reading “Egg Yolk: What To know”