Identifying Problems in Your Birds

Courtesy of Wrangler Network contributor Scoop from the Coop

For new chicken owners, identifying when a bird in their backyard flock is sick can be a challenge. And knowing what to do about it can be even more daunting. Learn from Nutrena poultry expert Twain Lockhart what to look for, and what to do when you suspect an issue.

 

Helpful tips:

• Because chickens are flock animals, they try to mask their symptoms so the other birds don’t know that they are sick
• Some signs of illness include listlessness, loss of appetite, pale fact
• Check for parasites under the wings of skinny chickens
• Poultry dust can help to get rid of mites and lice