Dr. Tom Henderson

Dr. Tom Henderson

Poultry Health Reviewer

Poultry Veterinary Medicine & Disease Prevention

Dr. Tom Henderson is a veterinarian with a specialty in poultry health, working with both commercial flocks and backyard keepers. He reviews all health-related content on Chicken Keeper Guide for veterinary accuracy and adds clinical context to help keepers distinguish between normal chicken behavior and genuine health concerns.

Articles by Dr. Tom Henderson

Electric Fences for Chickens: Protection That Actually Works

8 min read

Salmonella Outbreak Hits 31 States as Flock Numbers Keep Rising

6 min read

Can Chickens Eat Watermelon? 96% Safe and Refreshing

6 min read

7 Ways to Keep Chickens Warm and Healthy All Winter

9 min read

Keep Your Chicken Coop Clean: A Simple Monthly Schedule

7 min read

Sussex Chickens: The Backyard Keeper's Best Breed

7 min read

CDC Traces 2026 Salmonella Outbreak to Pekin Ducks and 7 Hatcheries

6 min read

Protect Your Flock: Newcastle Disease Warning Signs

7 min read

Best Chicken Waterers for Backyard Flocks

9 min read

Drug-Resistant Salmonella Is Surging in Backyard Flocks Right Now

6 min read

The Right Number Of Nesting Boxes For Happy Hens

5 min read

Let Your Broody Hen Hatch Eggs Naturally

7 min read