If you've done a fecal test on your chickens (and if you haven't, you should!), you may have seen the word "coccidia" on your results. It's one of the most common findings in backyard flocks, and while it sounds scary, understanding what it is and how to manage it will help you keep your birds healthy. What is Coccidia? Coccidia are microscopic parasites (protozoa) that live in the intestinal tract of chickens. There are several species of Eimeria that affect chickens, and mo