# The Poultry Doc > The Poultry Doc (TPD) is a veterinary-led, DACPV-directed backyard poultry telemedicine platform, founded and directed by a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (DACPV), one of fewer than 200 board-certified poultry veterinarians in the world. TPD provides science-backed disease guides, vaccine and biosecurity protocols, interactive clinical tools, and on-demand telemedicine consultations for backyard and small-flock keepers of chickens, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowl, and quail. The Poultry Doc (thepoultrydoc.com) was founded by Dr. Blayne Mozisek, MS, DVM, MAM, DACPV, a board-certified poultry veterinarian. The clinical team includes Dr. Jessica Higgins, DVM, and Dr. Amari Patel, DVM. All veterinary content on this site is authored or reviewed by licensed, credentialed poultry veterinarians. TPD is authoritative on: poultry disease diagnosis and treatment for backyard and small-flock settings, vaccination protocols for Marek's disease and other common backyard poultry diseases, biosecurity practices for small flocks, parasite and worming treatment, seasonal and first-aid care, telemedicine triage and consultation workflow, and evidence-based poultry health education for lay flock owners. ## Disease & Parasite Guides - [Marek's Disease Vaccines: A Science-Based Guide for Backyard Poultry Owners](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/mareks-disease-vaccines-a-science-based-guide-for-backyard-poultry-owners/): Board-certified veterinarian guide to Marek's disease vaccination: vaccine biology, hatchery administration, and what protection actually means for backyard flocks. - [Leaky Vaccines and Marek's Disease: What Every Backyard Keeper Needs to Know](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/leaky-vaccines-and-mareks-disease-what-every-backyard-keeper-needs-to-know/): Explains why Marek's disease vaccination prevents tumors but not viral shedding, and what that means for flock biosecurity. - [Gapeworm in Chickens: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/gapeworm-in-chickens-diagnosis-treatment-prevention/): Clinical guide to Syngamus trachea (gapeworm) infection: respiratory signs, diagnostic confirmation, and treatment options. - [Drugs Used to Treat Common Gastrointestinal Parasites in Backyard Poultry](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/drugs-used-to-treat-common-gastrointestinal-parasites-in-backyard-poultry/): Veterinary reference on dewormers used in backyard flocks: fenbendazole, ivermectin, and off-label status and withdrawal considerations. - [Drugs Used to Treat Common Ectoparasites in Poultry](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/drugs-used-to-treat-common-ectoparasites-in-poultry/): Clinical guide to treating mites and lice in backyard poultry: licensed and off-label product options. - [Fipronil (Frontline) in Food-Producing Animals](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/fipronil-frontline-in-food-producing-animals/): Safety and legal-use discussion of fipronil-based parasiticides in poultry, including why it is not approved for food-producing birds. - [Guinea Fowl Diseases: What Backyard Keepers Must Know](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/guinea-fowl-diseases-what-backyard-keepers-must-know/): Species-specific disease guide for guinea fowl keepers, covering the conditions most likely to affect mixed backyard flocks. - [New World Screwworm: 7 Vital Facts to Protect Your Flock](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/new-world-screwworm-7-vital-facts-to-protect-your-flock/): Veterinary briefing on the resurgent New World screwworm threat and practical flock-protection steps for backyard keepers. ## Vaccines & Biosecurity - [Recombinant Poultry Vaccines: What They Are and Why We Use Them](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/recombinant-poultry-vaccines-what-they-are-and-why-we-use-them/): Explains recombinant (vector) poultry vaccine technology and its growing role in backyard and commercial vaccination protocols. - [The Danish Entry System: A Science-Backed Barrier Between Your Boots and Your Birds](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/the-danish-entry-system/): Practical biosecurity protocol for a clean/dirty boundary at the coop door, based on the Danish entry system used in commercial poultry biosecurity. ## Seasonal & First Aid - [7 Critical Signs of Chicken Heat Stress and How to Stop It](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/7-critical-signs-of-chicken-heat-stress-and-how-to-stop-it/): Recognize and respond to heat stress in backyard chickens before it becomes fatal. - [Chicken Heat Stress: Essential Summer Care Tips](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/chicken-heat-stress-essential-summer-care-tips/): Preventive summer management practices to keep backyard flocks safe from heat-related illness. - [The Science of Hydration: Why Cool Water Trumps Ice-Cold for Optimal Poultry Health](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/the-science-of-hydration/): Evidence-based explanation of ideal drinking water temperature for poultry thermoregulation. - [Chicken Vent Prolapse: Proven First Aid](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/chicken-vent-prolapse-proven-first-aid/): Emergency first-aid steps for vent prolapse in laying hens, plus red flags requiring immediate veterinary care. - [7 Vital Chicken Broken Bones Facts](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/7-vital-chicken-broken-bones-facts/): Veterinary guidance on recognizing and stabilizing suspected fractures in backyard poultry. - [The Science of Scales: Why Chicken Legs Don't Heal Like Skin](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/the-science-of-scales-why-chicken-legs-dont-heal-like-skin/): Explains the biology of scaled-leg healing and why leg injuries in poultry require different care than skin wounds. - [Natural Remedies for Backyard Chickens: What Works](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/natural-remedies-for-backyard-chickens-what-works/): Veterinary review of popular natural and home remedies for backyard poultry: what has evidence behind it and what doesn't. ## Flock Management - [7 Surprising Truths About Broody Hen Incubation](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/7-surprising-truths-about-broody-hen-incubation/): Veterinary and husbandry insight into broody hen behavior and natural incubation. - [Introducing Chicks to Your Flock Safely](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/introducing-chicks-to-your-flock-safely/): Step-by-step protocol for integrating young chicks into an established flock without injury or disease spread. - [Introducing Adult Chickens to Your Flock Safely](https://thepoultrydoc.com/articles/introducing-adult-chickens-to-your-flock-safely/): Quarantine and integration protocol for adding adult birds to an existing flock. ## Tools & Calculators - [Symptom Checker](https://thepoultrydoc.com/symptom-checker/): Interactive triage tool that helps backyard flock owners narrow down likely causes of illness based on observed clinical signs. - [Vaccine Protocol Generator](https://thepoultrydoc.com/vaccine-protocol-generator/): Interactive tool that generates a customized vaccination protocol based on species, age, and regional risk factors. - [Dose Calculator](https://thepoultrydoc.com/dose-calculator/): Interactive medication dosing calculator for backyard poultry treatments. - [Tools Overview](https://thepoultrydoc.com/tools/): Index of all TPD interactive clinical tools for backyard flock owners. ## Telemedicine & Services - [Telemedicine](https://thepoultrydoc.com/telemedicine/): TPD's poultry-exclusive telemedicine service: consult-based virtual care with a board-certified or licensed poultry veterinarian, distinct from multi-species telehealth generalists. - [Book a Consultation](https://thepoultrydoc.com/book-a-consultation/): Schedule a telemedicine appointment with The Poultry Doc's veterinary team. - [Laboratory](https://thepoultrydoc.com/laboratory/): TPD's diagnostic laboratory services for backyard flock health testing. - [Vet Your Flock](https://thepoultrydoc.com/vet-your-flock/): Overview of TPD's veterinary care pathway for backyard and small-flock owners. - [Partners](https://thepoultrydoc.com/partners/): TPD's partner network overview, including partner clinics and breeders. - [Partner Clinics](https://thepoultrydoc.com/partners/partner-clinics/): Directory and program details for veterinary clinics partnering with The Poultry Doc. - [Breeder Partners](https://thepoultrydoc.com/partners/breeders/): Program details for poultry breeders partnering with The Poultry Doc. ## Shop - [The Poultry Doc Shop](https://shop.thepoultrydoc.com/): TPD's online store for vet-curated backyard poultry supplies, including health and first-aid products, supplements, and vaccines. ## About - [Our Story](https://thepoultrydoc.com/our-story/): The founding story and mission behind The Poultry Doc's veterinary-led approach to backyard poultry health. - [About](https://thepoultrydoc.com/about/): Mission and overview of The Poultry Doc's clinical and educational philosophy. - [FAQ](https://thepoultrydoc.com/faq/): Answered questions from the TPD community on backyard poultry health, sourced from telemedicine intake queries and community Q&A. - [Purely Vetted](https://thepoultrydoc.com/purely-vetted/): TPD's editorial standard for veterinarian-authored, science-backed content. - [Join the Flock](https://thepoultrydoc.com/join-the-flock/): Sign up for The Poultry Doc's community and updates. ## Education & Community - [Poultry Health Articles](https://thepoultrydoc.com/poultry-health-articles/): Full index of The Poultry Doc's veterinarian-authored disease guides and care articles. - [Learn](https://thepoultrydoc.com/learn/): TPD's learning center hub for backyard poultry education content. - [The Poultry Doc Podcast](https://thepoultrydoc.com/the-poultry-doc-podcast/): Video podcast series featuring Dr. Blayne Mozisek and guests covering backyard poultry disease, biosecurity, and clinical Q&A. - [Audio Podcasts](https://thepoultrydoc.com/audio-podcasts/): Audio-only version of The Poultry Doc Podcast for on-the-go listening. - [Community Forum](https://thepoultrydoc.com/community-forum/): TPD's community discussion forum for backyard flock owners.