Chicken Health Checker
Helping you notice changes and care for your flock.
Chicken Healthcare
Changes in your chicken’s appetite, movement, breathing or behaviour can be difficult to interpret. Use these guides to learn what to observe and when to ask for help.
Our checker points you towards relevant reading. It cannot diagnose an illness or rule one out. A poultry-experienced veterinarian should assess an unwell bird.
Helpful tips to care for your chickens
Helpful tips
Common health and care topics
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Bumble Foot
Foot-pad sores, swelling or limping need prompt attention.
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Internal Infection / Lethargy
A quiet or withdrawn hen can have many different problems.
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Wry Neck
A twisted neck or loss of balance needs veterinary assessment.
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Sour Crop
A crop that stays full or a bird that regurgitates needs assessment.
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Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency
Shell changes and weakness can have nutritional or other causes.
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Feather Moulting
Learn how normal feather replacement differs from signs of illness.
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Mycoplasma
Respiratory signs can spread through a flock and need prompt advice.
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Mites, Lice and Parasites
Identify possible external parasites and plan appropriate flock care.
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Broody Chickens
Support a nesting hen while making sure she remains well.
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If your chicken is unwell, contact a poultry-experienced veterinarian. Take notes on signs, when they started and how many birds are affected. Photos or a short video may help your vet.
For general questions about preparing a home for your birds, browse our care guides or visit our contact page.
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