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Dr. Lucy Jenkins, DVM

Dr. Lucy Jenkins, DVM, is a practicing avian veterinarian dedicated to evidence-based backyard poultry medicine, client education, and emergency stabilization protocols for small flocks. With over a decade of clinical experience treating companion poultry and waterfowl, Dr. Jenkins works directly with small flock keepers to decode subtle physical symptoms, manage parasite outbreaks, and prevent avoidable flock losses.

Specialties: Avian Pathology Symptom Triage Coccidiosis Respiratory Infections First Aid & Biosecurity

Guides & Articles by Dr. Lucy Jenkins, DVM (57)

At-Home Chicken Fecal Flotation: Step-by-Step Protocol, Float Solutions, and Parasite ID Chart
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At-Home Chicken Fecal Flotation: Step-by-Step Protocol, Float Solutions, and Parasite ID Chart

Follow this at-home chicken fecal flotation protocol. Compare Sheather's sugar vs zinc sulfate solutions, microscope settings, and identify parasite eggs.

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Cell-Associated vs Lyophilized Marek’s Disease Vaccines: Complete Backyard Flock Guide
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Cell-Associated vs Lyophilized Marek’s Disease Vaccines: Complete Backyard Flock Guide

Compare cell-associated vs lyophilized Marek's disease vaccines for backyard flocks. Learn HVT vs CVI988 strains, storage rules, and brooder biosecurity.

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Poultry Vaccine Schedule & Protocol Generator for Backyard Flocks
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Poultry Vaccine Schedule & Protocol Generator for Backyard Flocks

Poultry vaccine schedule generator for backyard flocks. Build an age-by-age timeline for Marek's, Coccidiosis, Newcastle, and Fowl Pox based on flock risk.

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Poultry Water Treatment & Dilution Calculator (Corid, Safe-Guard & Electrolytes)
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Poultry Water Treatment & Dilution Calculator (Corid, Safe-Guard & Electrolytes)

Poultry water treatment dilution calculator for Corid 9.6% liquid, Safe-Guard AquaSol dewormer, and electrolytes per gallon of flock drinking water.

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Chicken Diarrhea: Causes, Normal Cecal Poop vs Warning Signs, and Safe Triage
Symptoms and urgent care

Chicken Diarrhea: Causes, Normal Cecal Poop vs Warning Signs, and Safe Triage

Chicken diarrhea requires distinguishing normal cecal droppings from coccidiosis, vent gleet, or worms. Learn safe triage and hydration steps here.

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Gapeworm Symptoms in Chickens: Neck Stretching, Respiratory Sounds, and Flock Triage
Symptoms and urgent care

Gapeworm Symptoms in Chickens: Neck Stretching, Respiratory Sounds, and Flock Triage

Gapeworm symptoms in chickens guide: How to differentiate tracheal worms from CRD, neck stretching signs, throat inspection, and safe supportive triage.

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Cost of Keeping Chickens: First-Year Coop Setup Costs vs Monthly Feed Budget
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Cost of Keeping Chickens: First-Year Coop Setup Costs vs Monthly Feed Budget

Cost of keeping chickens guide: Complete first-year budget breakdown, coop construction vs pre-fab costs, monthly feed expenses, and egg savings.

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Chicken Egg Production Tracker: How to Calculate Laying Percentage and Spot Flock Dips Early
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Chicken Egg Production Tracker: How to Calculate Laying Percentage and Spot Flock Dips Early

Chicken egg production tracker guide: How to track daily clutch counts, calculate hen-day laying percentages, and identify sudden health drops early.

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Northern Fowl Mites vs Red Mites: Vent Inspection vs Nighttime Perch Crevice Checks
Feathers and parasites

Northern Fowl Mites vs Red Mites: Vent Inspection vs Nighttime Perch Crevice Checks

Northern fowl mites vs red mites comparison: Identify the difference between 24/7 vent-dwelling mites and nocturnal roost-crevice blood feeders.

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Chicken Heat Stroke Symptoms: Rapid Panting, Cool Water Foot Baths, and Summer Triage
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Chicken Heat Stroke Symptoms: Rapid Panting, Cool Water Foot Baths, and Summer Triage

Chicken heat stroke symptoms guide: Identify acute heat exhaustion, panting, and wing spreading. Step-by-step emergency cooling baths and electrolyte triage.

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How to Break a Broody Hen: Wire Crate Protocol, Elevated Airflow, and Hormone Reset
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How to Break a Broody Hen: Wire Crate Protocol, Elevated Airflow, and Hormone Reset

How to break a broody hen safely using the elevated wire crate method, cool underbody airflow, and rapid hormone reset protocols. Step-by-step guide.

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Prolapsed Vent in Chickens: Immediate Isolation, Moist Sugar Care, and Safe Triage
Symptoms and urgent care

Prolapsed Vent in Chickens: Immediate Isolation, Moist Sugar Care, and Safe Triage

Prolapsed vent in chickens requires immediate flock isolation, gentle warm cleansing, and moist sugar compress care. Learn safe triage steps here.

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