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.
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.