Physical Exam of the Chicken | Sez the Vet

Being able to perform a physical exam on your own chickens at homes is a crucial skill, to help point you in the right direction when things go wrong.
Check out the video as Dr Sez walks you through a thorough physical exam, what your findings may mean, and some of the common diseases we see along the way.
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Note the opinions expressed are those of the authors, and this informative episode is not intended to replace individual advice given by a medical professional, for your specific case

[@Ahmat222Ali]

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[@lifelovelettuce]

Really thorough and helpful. Thank you so much 😍

[@doreengilchrist724]

Thank you for this information. I’m a new chicken owner and this information will be very helpful.

[@SeztheVet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurak6127]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@SeztheVet]

You are so welcome!

[@aliciaspears7847]

Great video. New subscriber here

[@williamstephens3805]

Thanks from a kiwi in Europe

[@SeztheVet]

no worries, shout out from home :)

[@barbaraengle768]

I have a bird that had..it looked like paste butt,now is gone but the area small spot is red with no feathers. She seems fine...?,any ideas

[@SeztheVet]

Hi Barbara, always hard to say without examining her, but if she's otherwise fine it could be that there is some lingering dermatitis there from what ever caused the "pasty but". The term could be due to a number of underlying causes that are causing inflammation of the cloaca. (eg yeast or bacteria). If it has resolved on its own if may just be a wee patch still lingering. Have a good look and make sure there's no other wound there. Sometimes other hens may traumatise it or a small patch below the vent gets fly struck