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There is nothing better than watching your healthy chickens exploring the garden in search of any morsels of food they can find. Just like any other pet, chickens can sometimes have problems with their health and will require some extra special care from you.
A trio of healthy chickens roaming the garden
Chickens from Omlet are fully vaccinated before you receive them. This is the usually the case when you buy chickens from a reputable place. So your chickens shouldn’t encounter too many illnesses if you look after them well. However if you are worried and would rather be clued up about any problems your hen might have then read on. This section will run through common chicken health problems, and how you can manage them. You can also find out how to carry out quick checks to keep on top of your chickens health, and keep them in tip top condition.
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June, 23 April 2022
One of my hens has a very dirty bottom,not around the vent,lower down. What is the best wat to clean her? she is fit and well otherwise.
An Omleteer, 30 April 2021
I have 3 rescue hens. All thrived. They have free range in my garden and are housed safely at night. I promise them a good life but not necessarily a long one as Mr Urban Fox has visited in the past! Suddenly they all are losing their rear-end feathers. I have covered their housing with diadromous earth, louse powder and finally Harkers spot on Endectocide. I also spray the red areas with blue dye to prevent pecking. One seems to be recovering, one the same and one very poorly with pale comb and extreme lethargy. I even dug a hole as I was sure she would die. However, she seems to be slowly on the mend. I bought shell strengthing to put in their water as very thin shells and feather loss but they will not drink it unless desperate. If it is the feather mite I have done all I can think of to eliminate it. ANY suggestions please.
Elizabeth, 27 April 2021
I have a rescue hen, she appears to be egg bond, how can I help her, I have 2 other hens who are very healthy
Jill, 1 March 2021
I have 13 hens and a French Marans rooster. Recently, two of my Isa Brown hens became unwell. Both seemed to be off balance and unable to walk, and the sicker of the two died after a few days. I suspected, being free range, that they had eaten a weed that was toxic to the hens, so I gave the other hen who wasn't as sick, a few days on epsom salts, then antibiotics, then wormed her and gave her vitamins. She did seem to pep up, but refuses to eat and still has the wobbles. That was almost 3 weeks ago and I have been force feeding her via syringe and tube. She is pooping ok, although runny poops, but I put this down to feeding her with baby bird rearing mixture, which is runny. I am running out of options and hope someone on this forum may have some insight into why my girl isn't getting any better.
Mas, 28 March 2019
My bantam hen seems at times like she makes an effort to breath and her rear feathers are covered with white feces, is it curable?