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Spring is here! Are you wondering how to raise healthy spring chicks? Proper planning, combined with nutrition, will help your chicks thrive.

The poultry industry is undergoing a significant transformation as producers seek sustainable, antibiotic-free solutions to improve bird health and productivity. One of the most promising strategies is the use of natural feed additives for poultry, which are increasingly recognized as effective alternatives to synthetic growth promoters and antibiotics. These additives not only enhance performance but also align with consumer demand for safer, more natural food products. 

What do baby chicks eat? BioZyme has provided this handy guide to answer that question as well as what they should avoid to grow and thrive!

Are you looking for advice on how to care for baby chicks? BioZyme offers quick tips to care for these feathered friends. Read on!

Birds of a feather flock together. . . However, if you have even one bird with Marek’s disease, you will likely prefer to keep that little chick separate from the rest of the flock. Marek’s disease is a highly contagious viral illness that affects chickens, especially pullets, young birds under the age of 20 weeks.

Sticker shock. You’ve likely experienced this feeling if you’ve purchased a dozen eggs at the local supermarket in the last 6 months. Unfortunately, a combination of egg demand and the bird flu has driven the price of these tasty protein bullets sky-high.

Bird flu, or avian influenza, has existed around the globe for centuries. However, its prominence in the United States has grown since 2020, when the first case of the H5N1 strain appeared in wild birds in our country. Bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease that impacts chickens and other poultry. The symptoms vary depending on the strain, classified as either Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). If you’re like us, you’re probably wanting to stay on top of keeping your birds healthy. Here’s what you need to know about bird flu chicken symptoms to identify risks in your flock. 

Bird flu, or avian influenza, has existed around the globe for centuries. However, its prominence in the United States has grown since 2020, when the first case of the H5N1 strain appeared in wild birds in our country. Bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease that impacts chickens and other poultry.

Raising backyard chickens is an exciting pastime. Obviously, you love your feathered friends and enjoy watching them strut around the yard. Chickens develop individual personalities and to top it off, they provide those little highly sought after protein bullets that are a versatile form of nutrition.