Wvc Ask The Expert Podcast

The "urban hen movement" has taken the United States and mny other countries by storm, harking back to the days when chicken keeping was much more common. Those who choose to keep chickens commonly cite that the birds are relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain (when compared to most other pets), they produce eggs that are fresh, flavorful and nutritious. When these birds are kept as companions, the nature of the human-animal bond can be quite strong, and they are increasingly being presented for veterinary evaluation, diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Necropsy, as a preferred diagnostic tool of poultry medicine, is overall not an acceptable first-choice option for the pet bird owner in most settings. Awareness of how these birds are housed and treatment options is important for veterinarians whom may be called upon to treat these birds. Did you enjoy this track? Listen & learn more at digital.wvc.org