About this episode
In this episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , Jeff Mattocks and Carey Blackmon continue their Poultry Health Master Class with an in-depth look at real-world health issues every poultry keeper faces. Learn how to recognize early symptoms, identify management causes, and apply effective solutions for viral and bacterial conditions that can affect your flock. Topics covered include: Understanding and managing Mycoplasma-related respiratory disease Recognizing Botulism and how Clostridium bacteria cause “limber-neck” in chickens Identifying Gout in poultry and how protein and calcium imbalance trigger joint pain The difference between Bumblefoot and Gout —and what causes each Roundworms, tapeworms, and cecal worms: how they spread and how to prevent reinfection Coccidiosis: how it develops, the role of soil management, and how balance builds natural immunity Why overusing medications like Corid can actually harm gut health Practical prevention through nutrition, sanitation, and observation If you want to improve your flock’s long-term health and understand the “why” behind poultry problems, this session is for you. Listen, learn, and take notes —because a healthy flock starts with informed management. To listen now go to: www.thepoultrykeeperspordcast.com #PoultryKeepersPodcast #PoultryHealthMasterClass #BackyardChickens #PoultryCare #PoultryHealth #ChickenDiseases #FlockManagement #HealthyFlocks #Mycoplasma #Botulism #Coccidiosis #ChickenWorms You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837 Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973 Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured