When Teddy’s right eye became swollen and her breathing developed a faint wet gurgle, it wasn’t just simple irritation. 

Amory shares how 42 pullets were introduced to an established flock without quarantine, a common scenario that backyard chicken keepers face. The result? A slow burn of respiratory illness moving through the birds. 

In Episode 31, we break down chicken respiratory disease, sinus infections, and why backyard flock quarantine and biosecurity are critical for flock health. We also show step-by-step how to safely lance and express an abscess.