ChickenNewcomer New ... We work hard to bring you the best Chicken Forum on the internet. Mar 21, 2013 #1 . Do a search on coccidiosis in the Technical information area on this site - Poultyr 'diseases is the section. More often than not, a pale, shriveled comb is a sign of a hen that is not laying or a bird that is going into (or currently in) a moult. Comb color can often indicate what's going on. we feed her layer pellets, that's it. Watery chicken poop, bloody, white, yellow, etc., are age-long signs that farmers use to monitor the heath of their chickens. Changes in comb appearance should be noted and a cause found. Here’s how a droopy chicken looks and acts: The head is hanging down and the eyes are slightly or completely closed. Simply click the Reset Password link and follow the instructions. Set up a den in a warm, quiet location, line it with a blanket and install a calming diffuser (Feliway pheromones or Pet Remedy aromas). She’ll be much comfier there than in her bolt-hole. Watery poo, pale comb, ruffled feathers, depression. One black spot on a single chicken's comb is normally not cause for alarm. Viruses, bacteria, molds, fungus, and parasites are the infectious type of illness. Re: Chicken with droopy tail, shuffling along with diarrohea as well - help! Normal chicken poop is firm and brown with white crystals in varying amounts. The best answer is to take her to a chicken-friendly vet (see chickenvet.co.uk for listings). Ascites - Symptoms of this chicken illness can include coughing and labored breath due to … And they may even develop dark red spots on their legs and combs. Some sick chicken symptoms are mild, leading to a day or two of not feeling up to par and exhibiting a low appetite. Well firstly, it’s not just chickens, roosters also molt. She also seems to have put on weight yet she's not eating anything. Often, if one of these occur, more than one bird will be affected. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons! Normal chicken droppings vary enormously, depending on the time of day, what the chicken has been eating and and drinking and whether or not she is broody. It might merely be a scab from a pecking incident, scrape or other minor injury. Dehydration and poor circulation may cause a chicken comb that normally stands erect to flop over, though some chickens have grown too tall a comb or it’s been damaged and is unable to stay erect. Offer him smaller amounts through the day, so that the pleasure is drawn out rather than scoffed all at once. Airsacculitis - Symptoms of this chicken illness can include coughing, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing, clogged nares (nostrils), and rattling breath. And what is the purse. A: Give him his daily meals in food-releasing toys such as Kongs or one of the gadgets made by Nina Ottosson (nina-ottosson.com). These are some of the symptoms. Usually follow up with pure water. Sorry for any inconvenience. Always pay more attention to your chickens’ wattles and combs to know their progress and productivity. Chicken illnesses with respiratory symptoms. All sick animals should, of course, be taken to a vet. One of our chickens seems ill and is not herself. The other three hens have their usual upright, bright red combs. Anything else might indicate a stroke, anemia, parasites or even frostbite. However, multiple black spots or patches that start white and then turn black, especially along the edges of the comb and appearing during the cold weather, generally signal frostbite . However, he says there is a perfectly normal explanation as to why it would flop over. Send pet problems to pete.wedderburn@telegraph.co.uk. The figure shows a droopy chicken, exhibiting several signs of illness. (Perhaps a … However, to use this chicken poop chart method, you must understand what a normal chicken poop looks like. Droopy comb? we have other chickens which are all fine. my daughter noticed the rooster droopy comb and he was dead the next day. Discussion in 'Chick Raising Forum' started by ChickenNewcomer, Mar 21, 2013. A chicken comb and wattles are the two most important features to watch out for if you a caring chicken keeper. You may notice swelling in your chicken’s face and that their comb and wattle are discolored or have turned blue. 4 Replies 1931 Views April 15, 2008, 19:37 by Lost in France : Droopy hen Started by pandora on The Hen House. Fed up with cleaning the cat’s litter tray? When a chicken eats and drinks, the water and food travel down the beak into the esophagus and then into the crop. Any ideas? The best answer is to take her to a chicken-friendly vet (see chickenvet.co.uk for listings). Vet Pete Wedderburn solves your pet dilemmas. The symptoms of Blackhead include listlessness, droopy wings, and pale comb. Heads up: The comb is an indicator of hen health, The Six Nations must move to next summer to save rugby union from its current ghastly doldrums. The comb is made out of a soft, collagen tissue and usually stands up on the chicken's head. this one is about 18 months. However, that’s going to take 18-20+ weeks to happen so we’ll go over some more helpful ways to tell hens from roosters. Red, upright combs generally indicate that a bird is in good health and not moulting, as well as laying (if they're hens, of course). Is it a hen?? We have recently updated this site to improve security. Q: My six-year-old cat Charlie is terrified of men cleaning windows. The thing to remember is that molting is Unfortunately, there is no vaccine and the chickens infected will always be carriers. For less than … F inding a trained poultry veterinarian or any vet who will agree to treat chickens is extremely difficult, if not impossible for many and nothing leaves a chicken keeper feeling more helpless than not knowing how to help a sick flock member. Our chicken symptom checker tool allows flock owners to easily and quickly select symptoms their chicken might be experiencing, and provide a list of possible conditions. On Friday, I noticed her sitting down in a corner of the coop, with a sort of sad inward gaze. I have a chicken who is 8 months? There, it is stored for a short time before it moves to the stomach. You want to see a nicely-colored rosy comb with no black spots, which may indicate frostbite in the cold weather or the more serious fowl pox in the warm months, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. How can I help her? If your chicken's comb is anything but healthy-looking, you might want to read this. Black spots should be covered with vaseline to prevent further damage and aid healing. Contact British Hen Welfare Trust at bhwt.org.uk or call 01884 860084. Anthony Joshua v Kubrat Pulev prize money: How much will the winner make? I wormed her and used the trimidine for a couple of weeks, during which time I also force fed her mashed pellets from the end of a chopstick.