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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 50 MIN

E 157 – Chicken Problems and Fixes

from Ditch The Store · host CJ Steedman

New to backyard chickens and something suddenly looks… wrong?In this episode of Ditch the Store, CJ walks through the most common chicken problems new chicken keepers run into — and the simple fixes that usually solve them.This isn’t a deep dive into complex poultry health issues. Instead, it’s a practical overview designed to help beginner homesteaders stay calm when something unexpected happens in the coop.CJ covers common situations like:chickens suddenly stopping laying eggsstrange or misshapen eggsmoulting and feather lossbullying in the flock and pecking order behaviouregg eating habits and how to stop themmites, lice and basic parasite controlwhen a chicken might actually need attention or isolationYou’ll also hear CJ’s practical approach to livestock care, including how to decide when to treat an animal, when to manage it yourself, and when it may be kinder to dispatch.If you’re raising backyard chickens for eggs, this episode will help you feel more confident handling the small problems that every chicken keeper eventually faces.Because most chicken problems aren’t disasters — they’re just part of learning how to keep livestock.Product mentioned - INCA Pestene Powder

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