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How an AI Chicken Diagnosis App Is Changing Chicken Health and Flock Care Updated November 2025 — See how AI-powered diagnosis in CluckDoc 2.0 is helping even more backyard chicken owners keep their flocks healthy. Chickens are experts at hiding illness. By the time a keeper notices changes, the issue is often advanced. Vet visits can be expensive or unavailable in rural areas, and even experienced owners can struggle to tell the difference between minor stress and something

When we first brought home our very first batch of chicks, we were excited and nervous all at once. We had no idea what we were doing yet—just learning as we went. Sadly, two of those first little chicks died only a couple of days after we got them. It hit me harder than I expected—we had put so much time and care into getting everything right. We built them a really nice coop, made sure they were warm, fed, and comfortable. When they finally grew enough to move into their ne

Keeping your flock healthy doesn’t have to be hard. Learn how AI tools like CluckDoc  help backyard chicken owners monitor health, track feedings, and spot early signs of illness. Raising backyard chickens is rewarding — but keeping them healthy can be challenging. Between weather changes, diet needs, and sudden health issues, flock care takes time and attention. That’s where smart tools like CluckDoc , the AI-powered chicken health app, make a real difference. Here are five

We’ve had a few animal losses here over the past year or so. A few chicks died without any clear cause, which is sadly common when they’re just a week old. But a couple of cases stuck with me. One chick developed sour crop issues. I sat with her, massaging her chest to help her vomit (and she was), but I pushed too far. She aspirated and passed away in my hands. Another time, one of our hens became egg bound, and we didn’t catch it soon enough. I tried soaking her, then wrapp

Raising chickens is a fulfilling venture, but it comes with challenges that every poultry keeper must face. From threats of hungry predators to the risk of sudden illness, the safety and health of your flock must always be a priority. Luckily, adopting the right tools can offer effective solutions to these challenges. This post will discuss three vital tools: traps, trail cameras, and the CluckDoc app, all of which help ensure the well-being of your chickens. Recognizing the

Have you ever found yourself in the thick of chicken drama? If you own chickens, you know their social dynamics can rival any television soap opera. Recently, I had a hilarious encounter with one of my roosters that I can't wait to share. Picture this: one of my roosters, let’s call him “Chester,” came running to me, flapping his wings and squawking as if he needed to tell me something urgent. What was the big news? The other roosters were bullying him and wouldn't let him in