Egg Peritonitis in Chickens: An Urgent Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment!

Welcome back to The Happy Chicken Coop, the place where chicken health is our top priority! 🐔 Today's topic is both important and serious - Egg Peritonitis in Chickens. This condition can be a silent threat to your beloved hens, but with the right knowledge, you can take action to protect and possibly save your birds. 🚨
In this comprehensive video, we'll explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of Egg Peritonitis. This condition, often undetected until it's quite advanced, can significantly impact your flock's health. We’ll guide you through recognizing the early warning signs, understanding the disease process, and what steps you can take if you suspect your chicken is affected. 🩺🐣
🔍 Key Highlights:
Understanding Egg Peritonitis: What exactly is it and why does it occur?
Symptoms to Watch Out For: Be proactive in spotting the early signs.
Treatment Options: What can you do to help your ailing hen?
Prevention Strategies: Tips to reduce the risk in your flock.
Egg Peritonitis doesn't have to be a death sentence for your chickens. With our guidance, you can become an informed and prepared chicken keeper, ready to tackle this health challenge head-on. 🛡️
Remember, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to the wellbeing of your chickens. So, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more valuable chicken health insights from The Happy Chicken Coop. Drop your questions or experiences in the comments below - we’re here to support each other in our poultry-keeping journeys! 🤝

[@RobynG70]

And what happens if you have ZERO chicken vets ? There are none where I live

[@meljordan220]

There is no vet that will take chickens anywhere in my area. My poor birds are at the mercy of an inexperienced caretaker aka me. I believe I lost a bird to egg peritonitis. She was a black sex link chicken.

[@bilalyaseen2228]

U can contact with me I'm also poultry vet if u interested i send my contact number 😊

[@Tattiepoo1]

It’s getting colder here. But one of my chickens hasn’t laid an egg for a couple of weeks. She looks okay but my chickens aren’t really friendly and she is hard to catch. The others are laying. I have 3 hens and one rooster. Any info would be appreciated. They were born in Feb so not even a year old. Also. The days are getting shorter. Not a lot of light

[@crrc250]

Depending on the breed, it may be normal. I have 2 flocks, 1 is layers only, isa browns, they may skip a day or two, but out of 12 hens, I'm still getting 6-10 per day. Other breeds may, and will stop during shorter days. And if they are molting, they will stop. Birds less than a year are not steady yet. But come longer days, they will go back to regular laying. And some birds don't lay every day anyway.

[@Tattiepoo1]

@@crrc250 thank you.

[@meljordan220]

It is February 2024. Over the last few months because it is winter my chickens have stopped laying eggs. Some of them recently started back up. The first time I got chickens, they all laid eggs through the winter as it was their first time laying they never stopped. This year they stopped for the winter. Currently I have buff orpingtons that are laying, black sex links that is laying, a silver laced Wyandotte that is not playing. Each breed is different as far as laying eggs in the winter. Also when they're young they may still lay or they may stop during the winter. If they are acting normally otherwise, I would wait and see. If the ones that are not laying are acting different, then you may want to investigate. I hope this helps.

[@jonbeat789]

Looks like you are also raising laying hens on your farm? I would love it if you could share how you take care of your chickens in winter, thank you