How do you know your chickens are healthy?

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

I know my flock is healthy because I check them over. And over and over again.

 

[ChasingChooks]

Basically, as long as they look happy and bright-eyed, and behave normally, then I don't worry. If they run for treats or 'wag' their tail feathers, then they must be okay!

 

[The Welch Chickens]

Spending lots of time hanging out with your flock can help you to identify what behavior is normal and what is sickly. All individual chickens act differently, and you can find illnesses quickly if you notice a certain chicken is not acting as they normally do. When a chicken appears sick, you will be asking yourself questions such as "Does she normally stand like that?" "Is his crop always that big?" "Do they always have combs that color?", and you have to really know your flock well to be able to answer them.