Avian Behavior & Endocrinology 🐣 Understanding Broodiness: The Prolactin Trance Why "breaking" a broody hen is about hormones, not discipline. A hen goes broody when her natural maternal instincts kick in, caus…
Nutrition Science Deep-Dive The "Treat Trap": The Science of Nutrient Dilution Why too many kitchen scraps can lead to hidden malnutrition. If you keep chickens, chances are you feel a twinge of guilt tossing food s…
The Nutrition Series Decoding the Yolk: Carotenoids & Nutrition Why that deep orange hue is a signal, not a guarantee. For backyard chicken keepers, a deep, sunny-orange yolk is often treated like a gold medal. We instinc…
The Policy & Pathogen Series The Vaccine Dilemma: Why Isn't There a "Silver Bullet"? Exploring why Avian Influenza vaccination is more about trade and surveillance than just "pokes in arms." Howdy …
The Science of Resistance If Ducks Carry It, Why Aren't They Dying? Understanding the difference between a "Natural Reservoir" and a "Dead-End Host." Howdy y'all — one of the most common questions …
The Epidemiology of Winter Flyways & Flu: Why Migration Drives Winter Risks Understanding the seasonal surge in the Southern United States. Howdy y'all — every winter, headlines about Avian Influenza (AI) resurface, e…
Zoom Out Series: Part 1 Understanding Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) The silent production-killer in free-range laying hens. Howdy y'all — today I want to dive into Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) . This is a condition that doesn&…
