How to Spot a Sick Chicken Before it's TOO LATE

[@whatafriendwehaveinjesus5354]

I'm going to name my next hen Dahlia after you . Such a beautiful woman ❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww thank you 🥰

[@GeorgeMcIntyre-o9i]

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[@GeorgeMcIntyre-o9i]

Good morning how are you doing

[@kylaabegglen1275]

Thank you for what you do, not only for your flock and rescuing chickens in need but for sharing all of your wonderful knowledge, experiences and amazing expertise with us so that our flocks can all thrive and be healthy and happy as well. You empower us to help our chickens live their best chicken lives. You Rock Dalia! You are an inspiration. Love, respect and appreciation from Montana.🙌🙏❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@Susie_Floozie]

When you described the movements of chickens, you jogged a memory. Some time ago, I read that when Elsa Lanchester was getting into character as the Bride of Frankenstein, she modeled her head movements on that of a chicken. I recently saw a clip from the movie, and it was so obvious to me! They are precious little monsters, all of them.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Hahaha what a cool piece of trivia!!

[@susettebradley5028]

Your information is always so wonderful Thanks for doing what you do ❤❤❤

[@kimreed5160]

One of these past, hot summer days, I was checking on my chickens making sure they had enough cool water and whatnot. I see my favorite Easter egger, penny, shaking her head and seemed “off.” Sure enough, I go to pick her up and poor thing has a foxtail in her eye! Like, sharp side of the foxtail in her poor eyeball! Luckily my husband was able to pluck it out and she was totally fine but if I hadn’t checked on her, I’m sure it would have lead to an infection and also just looked downright painful! I really feel she has been extra affectionate towards me since then, like she knows we helped her ❤🥰

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my goodness, poor baby! Good on you for catching that! ❤️

[@jennytheg98]

This is probably the first time I’ve seen you with pigtails - unrelated but you just look sooo adorable with your lil curls & updo ✨

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Hello Dahlia, you are so right. Chickens are great at hiding afflictions and you really have to be on 'em.

[@ericdowdy2362]

This is the first video of yours I have seen but I think it's very well made. No rambling on and on about irrelevant nonsense. No kids running around screaming. You didn't make any mistakes and laugh and say "sorry, I'll have to edit that out" and then not edit it out! None of the things I find extremely annoying in most youtubers. Informative and to the point. A+++

[@Chickpea-15]

This is always how I identify a sick chicken too.. just observing their behavior! Sometimes it makes me a little paranoid and I have taken them to the vet before and they can’t find anything. But I would rather be safe than sorry!

[@GeorgeMcIntyre-o9i]

Good afternoon beautiful lady thank you for Sharing information about chickens❤

[@smokymountainangoras]

Great tips!! 🐔 Not always the case but most of the time I have found, purple comb is more dehydration (possibly from not enough drinking water or diarrhea) and pale comb is most likely nutrient loss possibly from not eating enough or parasites so try dewormer (I put DE on their pellet food first of each month), and or mites giving them dry flaky skin.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

That makes sense!

[@vee6049]

Thanks so much Dahlia, your videos and book have helped more than you know! I had a scare with my girl Fiona this past weekend, she collapsed from the heat.. completely freaked me out! I have 3 hens, we’re in Georgia and the temp was around 100 degrees. They were in shade, had a shallow bin with water to cool their feet and ice in the water feeder, gave them cold watermelon hoping to keep them hydrated but I found my poor girl laying on her side with her mouth open. Thankfully I got to her in time, brought her inside to cool down and I’ve been keeping a fan blowing in the run. She’s a little more plump than the others, don’t know if maybe that’s why it happened to her? Her comb and waddle are looking a little pale too so I’m keeping a close eye on my girls. Can’t thank you enough for sharing your chicken wisdom Madam President, you’re the best!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry that happened but good on you for acting so quickly! Thank you so much for the kind words. ❤️

[@collinso.8645]

I love this Madam President

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@marthaleon129]

Dalia, you have no idea how much your words meant to me I am new chicken momma and I love my 11 babies, Nono, Graicie, Corn Flakes, Brownie, Blackie, Duster, Honey, Poppy, Pearl, Booty and Princes, I have been learning from all your comments how to take care of them, and believe me I cried many times with them and laughed, I am amazed to see how smart and funny they are. Thank you

[@rosesmith6208]

they hide is so well is so true my brahma has a foot problem and I did not notice it until she started to limp really bad, but she is doing better now I think she just pulled it. I had to pick her up and check her feet, they were fine, now she is walking so much better. when my black one got sick she got really bad before I realized she was sick. she is the one I had to put her down. sad.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry. It’s awful when they are sick! Especially when they don’t make it. ❤️

[@goblinkd4066]

❤

[@ml.5377]

Clotilde, our Paduana is currently in sick bay because of bright green poop... and molting. We suspect Salmonella, so she has a special diet, thyme, ACV, probiotics, etc. This is the first time we have had this in over three years, so it is trial and error Having chickens you have to recognize their habits, personality, looks, etc. Morning time with them is perfect to just look at them and pinpoint if anything is wrong. Great video.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I hope she pulls through! ❤️

[@GeorgeMcIntyre-o9i]

Hello good afternoon beautiful lady ❤ and thank you for information on chick chickens and I appreciate it

[@way_truth_life_of_love]

Thank you for what you said at the end…..remember that we gave them such a good life; if in the end we try to help them and lose them anyway, we must remember their good lives and all the happiness we shared: be thankful and dwell on that!❤

[@TheMaisieFlock]

Fantastic info ❤❤❤❤

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

Thank you. I lost two baby chicks from the hatchery a day apart. They were smaller and less active. I used your slurry last night and the chicky died over night 😞 A week ago dogs in the neighborhood were let loose and killed 3 of my female free range chickens. The sister of one has not been the same since. She is pretending to lay eggs and does not. She hides in the corner of the coop and does not roost. She looks fine and is not droopy. She appears to be depressed.

[@BajaGirl302]

Oh you poor dear, and your dear chicken who lost her sister and friends. Egg bound! Oh my

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh, I’m so sorry. Have you ever heard of a product called Rescue Remedy? You can get it at Petsmart and any health food store. It really helps with this kind of trauma. ❤️

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thank you for responding. Yes. I do have rescue remedy. I did not use it last night. I’ve used it on my cats.

[@rainbowconnected]

I'm so sorry you lost so many feathered friends. That is really hard. Pretending to lay eggs seems a bit strange and worth keeping an eye on just in case there is a health condition. Though I absolutely believe she could be mourning. Chickens definitely feel strongly about their friends. There is another flower essence called trauma free by Jackson Galaxy that could be helpful. He has lots of different ones for various behavioral things. Hawthorn berry tea could be good too, it helps hearts that are hurting from loss. Holy Basil and Chamomile might be good options as well. And of course, snuggles and pats, if she likes those.

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

@@rainbowconnected Thank you so much for that information. It’s absolutely since her sister was killed.

[@jandcschwartz]

I walked in the coop and saw one of my hens with an egg without a shell hanging out with other liquid coming out. I pulled while she pushed and we got it out. Very lucky to find that. I could've easily missed that until it was too late.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes what a close call! I’m glad you were able to address it quickly. ❤️

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

Hey Dahlia, what do you do when mother nature throws a hurricane next door but you get all the splash. Pine pellets ha, those floated away😊😊😊.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my, I hope you are safe! For stuff like this I would just use whatever I could to keep the chickens above the mud. Pallets, cinder blocks, etc. I hope it dries up and gets manageable soon!

[@lrg613]

Thank you, Dalia! I started watching my pullets more closely and noticed that my leghorn, Road Runner, isn’t being picked on but she’s being pushed away from food and treats. I’m giving her a pile away from everyone else, which she does run to, hoping she will gain some size and push back. They were all getting along nicely until the two chicks I promised to a friend went to their forever home. They were leghorns, too. The others are a Cuckoo Marans, Barred Rock, and three Columbia’s Wyandotte. RR isn’t a sweet girl like the others and she defends herself - except at the feeder.

[@BajaGirl302]

It’s sad that I don’t want anymore animals. Tired of sickness and death. Even dogs and cats, they destroy stuff, and there’s no joy in that. Can ya tell I’ve had enough of what’s going on in the world? I need to get over my hurt from either sick animals or destructive pain in the rear ones.

[@1980shameka]

It sounds like you have endured quite a bit and for that it is ok to be where you are right now- feelings and all. It. Is. Ok. You don’t need to explain anything to anyone. You are certainly not a bad person simply because you may need a short break from animals or even an extended or indefinite break! Just feel. Allow yourself to feel and deal with what you feel as healthily as possible. You are not bad/wrong and neither are the animals. It’s just time for a break (no matter how long).

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I completely understand and I agree with @1980shameka ❤️❤️❤️

[@AlmostHomestead]

Thank you.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re so welcome!

[@jayrobertson1689]

Yep mine live in the lap of luxury,,for sure

[@annettemastenchickenlove]

I have a silkie/serama hen that had an egg break inside her, been battling health issues for last 5 weeks, antibiotics you name it, I've researched pulled out every resource I have, but I think it's coming to the end my heart hurts for her, Feeling of failure is always there, it's different with my birds than any other pets, I watched them evolve inside an egg, breathe their first breathe and grow, its just so different , I will miss her with all my heart she's such a sweet lil girl❤😢

[@homesteadingintheburbs]

This was great info! Thank you for providing a great place to learn all about chickens. It is very much appreciated!

[@amtm7214]

Thank you for this video! I just lost some new chicks to mites and cried because I felt so awful! I used the Elector to spray them and the brooder and am going to try the 1st Saturday Lime.

[@annag2059]

I just got your book and so far I love it. I got to tell you I totally love your channel. I've learned so much from you this past week. Thanks for being here🐔🐓🐤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@hattiedraper1061]

I agree - the book is a wonderful source of good advice. So helpful to be offered a natural, holistic way of living with hens. I’d recommend it to all chicken owners.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

@@hattiedraper1061 Thank you!!

[@lisaasad6652]

What a summer! Poor air quality, heat waves, heat domes, good riddance, August! From me and my chicken babies

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It wasn’t an easy one! ❤️

[@rogerknight2267]

I started with four beautiful red leghorns. Now in only three years, I’ve lost two of them. I take excellent care of my birds, but when something goes south, I’ve learned the hard way, you’re just gonna lose a chicken. My last bird I lost just a couple of months ago. I had been watching her for a day or two. She was the biggest strongest bird of the three remaining girls. I picked her up to examine her and she immediately began to projectile vomit. All over me and everything else. It would not stop. There was no odor so I ruled out sour crop. After she stopped vomiting, she has a slight gasp to her breathing so I knew she had inhaled her vomit. I didn’t know what to do. She passed within the hour. I’m simply sick of working so hard to keep my girls healthy and then losing them to something I can’t do anything about.

[@louiseswart1315]

It is the same with dogs, especially the terrier breeds. They hide so well that they aren't well, that often they are seriously ill when we get to the vet. We should have some grace for ourselves.

[@naomi2646]

Thank you, great information

[@tan7219]

Hi! I love your channel, I learned a lot from your various videos. I still have lots to watch :) I thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with us 🐔❤. My question is, what type of wood chip or bark do you put in some areas of your run?

[@beckyahrens5949]

i HAVE A question what netting do you use to keep the other birds out of your coop???

[@emilysilver5369]

Thanks for this helpful video. We just lost one of our chickens… One day she was fine, the next she was being very quiet so I examined her for a stuck egg but didn’t find anything amiss. She died that night and we have no idea what happened. Except we did see a black snake leaving the vicinity and wondered if it might have bitten her. The rest of the flock are fine.

[@lisagayhart2482]

My leghorn had a purple comb . I checked her and she developed bumblefoot . I am doctoring it . Great video

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Good on you for catching that! ❤️

[@christinabaker8900]

I have 3 broody hens and 1 hyper rooster and lost 5- 2 to bully injuries and 3 to heat stroke and rehomed two bullies and my boy can't talk or walk or crow or eat/ drink. I have a mister but he doesn't like it. I though he has heat stroke and make gapeworm since no swelling etc.i was heat stroke. He wasnt responding to rest protocal either.. He is blackout turned gray. I drove 1 hr each way to an emergency farm vet in the rain.this was Sunday and we are on Thursday and he's recovering.

[@Louise-xr5ok]

I have a hen who goes broody all the time , each time others go broody she joins in and her condition is quite bad, bad feather condition etc I always put her in the run every day and don’t allow her to go back to the coop . Any advice for me please ?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You could try taking her for a long car ride or two. That will usually snap them out of it! Otherwise, if you can put her in a safe place such as a wire-bottom hutch with no nesting material, it may cool her off enough to snap her out of it. Give her food and water and keep her there for a few days. ❤️

[@ReeceS6419]

I'm a new chicken mom and I lost one of my hens a few weeks ago. She seemed fine the day before but when I came out the next morning to check on them it look like her intestines were coming out her vent and it was bloody. Two other hens were pecking at it and I snatched her up quickly and washed the area off but she died within five minutes in my arms. I cried over that chicken! I'm guessing she had prolapsed vent.😢

[@beardedgruntfishin7526]

At 3:47 what breed of chicken is that? Thanks

[@f.nugmanova1005]

Hi. What do you use as a dewormer for your chickens? I suspect mines have infestation and I want to try something natural first. Thank you for all your videos. Very informative!

[@ldpetchell]

QUESTION: I have a 23 week pullet that looks like it was pecked at around the ear. I didn't notice immediately, but when I did I sprayed with antiseptic. But it looks like part of ear is pulled off. Seems to be healing scabbing over, but should I look for any other issues?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes I would definitely keep a close eye on her. I might remove her from the flock while she is healing so the others aren’t tempted to peck at the wound!

[@brittanydalton22]

Hi there! I have a 6mo old rooster and he recently has lost most of his neck feathers. Upon further investigation tonight his skin is scabbed and raw in some areas where he's missing the feathers. He is the only rooster and he is the top leader of our flock. I don't ever see anyone picking on him. I did check his vent area for bugs and did not see anything. I did notice some small raw/bloody areas on his bottom though! Help! I love my Rudy so much and want to help him! Thanks in advance!

[@jandaermold3406]

Wow, I didn't realize when I started keeping chickens they could have so many health problems. It's very frustrating as there is only one vet that sees chickens in my surrounding area. Have you ever had a chicken with a water belly? That's what I'm currently dealing with....I wish there was something I could do to fix it for her😢

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I haven’t dealt with that but it is unfortunately pretty common and definitely requires vet care from what I’ve seen. I’m so sorry!

[@dettroitdominadora]

Wouldnt some of these things also be indicative of old age? I have a tiny backyard flock, and 2 of my 4 are rescues from a lady that stated they were older when i tooj them on.

[@JD-dh7bk]

This is what I struggle with!! I've been a chicken mom for 2yrs. I've lost 3 hens. I have no idea what they died from. I tried to figure it out but I got confused and sad. I couldn't help them. 😢

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

They were very lucky to have lived with you. More lucky than most chickens in the world. ❤️ Most modern chickens are not bred for resilience, they are bred to lay lay and lay for their first year of life. Much of the time when they get sick there is not much we can do. ❤️

[@JD-dh7bk]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia 🧡

[@itsjustweard2328]

Hi my favorite bantam very friendly little black Pekin pretty much died in my hands 😭.She went yellow I did notice she was a little bit pale a couple of days before. She was a little picky with her food I wanted to bring her inside to cheek that she wasn't egg band but she passed away. I'm still not sure what was wrong with her ?

[@jayrobertson1689]

Your one cool chick ❤❤😂

[@nancyrobertson1811]

Can you please help me? I live in the country in south east Texas, I have 6 wonderful chickens and today I noticed my Moran has 4 swollen waddles. One is almost purple. I can’t imagine what happened. All of my girls are happy and get along good. I was wandering if it could have been a snake bite. We do have copperheads. Is there anything I can do to help her? I have her in the house in a dog crate. I am so worried. 😢

[@heidigreenbaum2489]

My buforpington is limping ?

[@TheMichealfowlkes]

my baby girl a standard buff brahma laid her 1st egg and got a prolapsed vent, it wont stay back inside after a week, she is getting week, i know she isnt going to live long my hearts broke. im trying to keep her alive, but its exhausting and a lil gross.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh, I’m so sorry. Have you seen my video about fixing a prolapse? It might be helpful to use some sugar water. I talk about how to make it in the video. ❤️

[@whiteraven4590]

What type of chicken is Broody Binky? 🤎 Some type of kochin?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

She’s a silkie/bantam brown leghorn mix!

[@whiteraven4590]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia oh ❤️ she's beautiful 🌼

[@Anthony-zf1uq]

My children's are not old but exact one of them they have all stop laying I feed them laying mess they free range but still on eggs help me please

[@teresalenaandprincessthedog]

Please will somebody tell me what to do my chick Ashley s egg is stuck, I love her so much I don’t want her to die, I can’t feel her 🥚 egg, she’s been eating all week🌲🐣🐾🌺🙏👼