![]() While any breed of chicken can develop arthritis, both types are especially common in large breed Domesticated animal breeds that have been selectively bred by humans to grow as large as possible, as quickly as possible, to the detriment of their health. Skin And Feathers: Fowl Pox, Flystrike, Lice, Mites, Molting, Scaly Leg MitesĮyes And Ears: Fowl Cholera, Marek’s Disease ArthritisĬhickens can develop various mobility issues, including osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) and septic arthritis (also called infectious arthritis). Respiratory: Aspergillosis, Avian Influenza, Fowl Cholera, Fowl Pox, Gapeworm, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Coryza, Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT), Mycoplasmosis, Newcastle Disease Reproductive: Avian Influenza, Cystic Right Oviduct, Egg Binding (Egg Bound), Egg Yolk Peritonitis/ Coelomitis, Impacted Oviduct, Infectious Bronchitis, Internal Laying, Prolapsed Vent, Salpingitis, Soft-Shelled Eggs, Reproductive Tract Cancer (Ovarian or Oviductal) Neurological: Avian Influenza, Botulism, Marek’s Disease, Newcastle Disease Musculoskeletal: Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Septic Arthritis), Bumblefoot, Fowl Cholera, Gout, Osteomyelitis, Wing Fractures Immune: Avian Leukosis Virus (Lymphoid Leukosis), Reticuloendotheliosis Reading about health issues does not qualify you to diagnose your residents! Issues By Body SystemĬirculatory: Heat Exhaustion, Heart Problemsĭigestive: Coccidiosis, Crop Impaction, Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome, Fowl Cholera, Newcastle Disease, Sour Crop (Candidiasis), Worms If you believe a chicken is facing a health issue, always consult with a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that can happen to a chicken, but can help you get a sense of what challenges a chicken under your care may face in their lifetime. For more information on health challenges that commonly affect chicks, check out our resource here. Check out our guide to chicken health checks to familiarize yourself with the signs that something may be amiss with a chicken resident. By conducting regular full-body health evaluations, you’ll be able to know what healthy looks and feels (and smells!) like, and when you should be concerned. In order to catch and respond to health issues as early as possible, you’ll need to spend a lot of time observing and getting to know your residents so you are better able to catch less obvious signs of concern. Unfortunately for the humans looking out for them, chickens tend to hide signs of illness and injury until they are no longer able to do so. by a member of The Open Sanctuary Project’s staff as of March 15, 2022 This resource has been fully reviewed and updated A member of The Open Sanctuary Project’s staff has given this resource a full review and provided updates where necessary. Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Media
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