Chicken Health Report

I'm glad to report that Robyn is feeling better after her round of Penicillin injections!  Her tail is up, she's got interest in all treats brought to the girls - Robyn is on the mend! 

Signs of illness in chickens: 

• pale and shriveled comb, wattles, and ears (should be plump, and bright red, but color is dependent on breed)
• bird keeps to itself, for the most part
• little interest in feed/water
• tail held low or tucked under the body nearly all the time
• prominent breast bone (signifies extreme weight loss)

If you see any of these symptoms, or notice any watering of the eyes, cough, wheezing, foul breath (yes, foul, not FOWL - bad breath in hens denotes "sour crop" and should be treated immediately), abnormal feces, loss of balance, - anything visually unusual - these things bear looking into and your vet should be consulted! 

Tricks or Treats (hens prefer TREATS!)
the ChickenWrangler