I want to tell you how much I appreciate this video. I had a beloved hen who was slowly going downhill. Found your video and gave her the Epsom bath. She is 100% better the very next day. Thank you so much for this video, you are my hero today! My hen is still young and thanks to you she will have a longer happier, healthier life.
@@BecomeInspired I have 11 hens. My girl who was ill is doing so much better. She's eating good now so I'm hoping we will get some weight gain. She had lost so much weight she was skin and bones. She wasn't taking care of herself during her illness and her top beak had become overgrown so i trimmed it back a bit.Never thought I'd be giving a hen an Epsom bath but it was so worth it. She started wiping her beak off again the next day after the bath! Thanks again for your valuable video!
Tried this with my sick hen. She slept a lot; stayed away from other hens; her comb was laid down. Thought sure she was going to die from previous experiences with hens. She was a little better the next day. After that she was running around with all the hens. This definitely works. Several weeks later she is still normal. Thank you.
I agree! It works. I blow dried my hen while she sat in my lat on too of a towel. Thought she would try to run away and she didn't.... she loved it. And she immediately started to eat a little after the bath and blow dry. So happy it worked for you too! ❤
She was egg-bound it sounds like… could’ve killed her within 48 hours. Warm Epsom salt bath is the go to remedy for that because it relaxes the muscles. Good job.
@@lepusreg What can be done to avoid the condition of them becoming eggbound? Is there a special feed that prevents it, +what can be done to eliminate the symptoms ? We never had any birds with that condition, but I have heard of it. Do they require some sort of grit or tiny rocks to eat that grinds their food up to keep it free flowing during the egg laying process? Perhaps a massage + some warm slippers to help them relax as well as applying an Epsom salt water soak ? I'm speaking "beak in cheek" about the slippers of course, but wondering what causes the bad conditions that hens get that can be avoided. I always loved chickens from a young child +now at 67, I think it is time to start another small brood after seeing so many videos has made me nostalgic to have these precious darlings back into my life.
Magnesium is the best to relax muscles, and relieve stress. Most people are suffering from Magnesium insufficiency or even deficiency, and have no idea. Same goes for our animals.
One of mine had a lash egg. We had to soak her just like you did. She had a fever so we kept her in cool water. When it was clear she wasn’t feeling better, I put some KY-Jelly on a gloved finger and gently checked inside her cloaca and after a minute of adding lubrication, she pushed out a very big lash egg. Her fever went down and she was as good as new the next day. We love our ladies and I’m so glad I helped her live. She was a great egg layer for many years after that.
I wish I had seen this video and read your post 2 yrs ago 1 9f my 5 chickens got vent gleet I'm certain an egg was stuck. I tried everything, olive oil, fruit, Epsom salt but I now see that I didnt set my hen in long enough or her whole body submerged.
My pet chicken is 14 years old, doesn't lay eggs. She has rough days sometimes, I might give this a try and see how she goes next time she is a bit worn out. She is such a friendly girl, very cuddly 🙂
I had a chicken who was over 20 years old! I had no idea they lived that long! She was so tame & loved jumping up & grabbing Cheeze It crackers out of peoples hands. When she was a baby we just called her “Peep” (like a marshmallow Peep) & as she grew her name evolved into “Peepala” 😂 She was the sweetest girl ❤
@@iLitAfuseiCantStop I had chickens as a kid, many years ago, now I have some again, but my oldest is only about 6. I spoil them every much. They are pets, not livestock. Eggs are a good sign that they are healthy and happy, and I do eat them, but eggs aren't why I have chickens.
I'm almost 50 years and I have never seen Someone do this the same way my father and grandpa used to do it It is awesome to see you again it brings back such memories🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for bringing those memories back
I have an epsom salt bath 5 gallon bucket that I put chickens or ducks in. The top has a hole so that they can look out if they want and for ventilation. They stand there for 10-15 min then I let them go. It helps with bumble foot and other issues.😊
@@krissykatportal bumble foot is when they get a little wound in the foot and it gets local inflammation. If you don’t stop it the “pimple” gets hardened and you have to go in there and extract all of that stuff. The epson salt bucket helps draw out the inflammation. 10 min twice a day standing in about 2” of it. If that doesn’t get it then eventually you’ll have to operate and get all that infection out.
@@daphneraven6745 2 inches of water + epson salts twice a day for at least a week. I make the mix and if the water is still clean I reuse it the next time. The top of the bucket has a hole big enough for the head so they get fresh air and can see out if they want.
Some times a chicken is depressed and needs attention. She may feel neglected or has been at the bottom of the pecking order for too long. I find with my birds simply giving a chicken one to one attention and fussing over her makes the world of difference. I love the bathing as it is therapeutic . Thank you so much for making this video!
I do this for my chickens too. I place a towel on top of their backs to make them feel safe. If I’m going to perform surgery, (Bumble Foot) I soak them for 30 minutes. I also speak minimally and softly. She’s blessed to have you!
you also need to check her for a pip in her tongue. which hardens and makes it difficult for them to eat. it is taken out by gently rubbing the tongue with ashes ,it helps the shell/pip to come out.
I used to save baby calves by putting a heaping tablespoon of garlic powder in their milk. It stunk up the barn but the calf went from couldn't stand to up and lively the next day.
I am glad to see that I am not the only person who love’s their chickens. I am anxious to bathe mine in epsom salts. I didn’t know that they would allow me to bathe them, I thought it would upset them, but I see how much it helped this sweet chicken.
@@cookingsherry8784 This is the treatment for an egg bound hen. The water should be warm, and the bath should be repeated every hour until the egg is expelled. Give liquid calcium by mouth also, as the muscles need it to expel the egg.
I've never owned a chicken. I don't know anyone close to me that has chickens. But that doesn't stop me from LOVING THIS SO MUCH. Thank you for posting this.
@@christelchristely2816 OOOH! I have thought about chickens, even looked up the ordinances and rules around here, but I NEVER thought about quail. THAT sounds like something I would like as well. Thanks for the tip!
That's sooo sweet, you brought memories of my brother, he past a few years ago,. And he use to have lots of chickens, roosters, pigeons and other beautiful animals and the animals used to follow him every where he went, my sister use to called him Mr. Do Little, he did not like it but the name was perfect for him, he use to heal his animals every time they were sick, he took care of all of them with Soo much Love, the animals adored him, he had an Amazing looking huge dog that use to love him Soo much and that dog use to help my brother with all the animals when he die the animals where Soo sad and the dog was the worse, his sadnesses was Soo clear it was like he wanted to die with my brother as well, and he did, he die of sadness because he love my brother sooo much and he missed him just as much.😥😓😢☹️😪😥😴😴😢☹️😓😪😓😥 I missed my brother and I missed the wonderful place he use to have in Puerto Rico. I wish I can turn back time so I can tell him how much I loved him, and how I miss the time I spend in his beautiful land in P.R. One thing I always do, is tell my family when we talk and when we are together is that I love them Soo much, I kiss them and hug them even more . That way if something happened they can say my sister loved me Soo much, And that is the truth, don't waist time fighting with your love ones one day there here and then all of the sudden they are gone, and the regrets come, so many I could've said and I should've done that, and becareful what you say that maybe one day you would saying , I shouldn't never said that. I love take care of yourself and others, kiss and hug now that you are alive because tomorrow is not for sure. Repents and be Baptized in the name of Jesus for the Forgiveness of Sins. ACTS 2:38 Make Jesus your Lord and Savior and be obedient to him in all the things He ask of you, and then One day you'll see Him Face to Face for All Eternity. 💓🙏 AMÉN 🙏💓
Dear Sandra, Your comment was so heartwarming. Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the little things, and to not take our families for granted. So much love, Ashley
I’m sorry your brother passed. I’m glad you love on the people who mean so much to you! You are using your time wisely. Thank you for sharing your memories of your brother. It was beautiful!
Epsom salts is also a great detoxifier. For people too. It draws out from the body as it soothes. So glad to see you applying this principle to your lovely chickens. Amazing how it works, isn't it!
Yes! It helps relax the muscles and the magnesium in it gets absorbed by the body and helps with inflammation (which is common in most ailments). You don’t have to worry about overdose in an epsom salt soak because the skin will only absorb what the body needs. So never take magnesium pills then also an Epsom salt soak…do either or, but not both, just to avoid a possible overdose of magnesium.
@@sonofhibbs4425 glad you said that about not doing both because I was thinking about getting the Epson Salt and soaking in it the only thing is I take Magnesium Citrate 100mg a day and still sometimes get leg cramps. If I take regular Magnesium pills they don't work for me at all so I started taking the Magnesium Citrate because it is much more absorbable than regular Magnesium so I don't get the cramps as often but every once in a while mostly if I strain my legs by squatting or any other leg strains.
@@bradchampion8072 Ive been taking 3- 400 mg of magnesium for a long time. 100 mg is a very low dose. If you take to much you will just get loose stools. Thats how you know your taking to much. Hard to find the magnesium i use to take, in fact i can't find it. Everything is going up in price. So i settle for vitimin shopp brand "capsuls" no hard tablets for me. Oxcide is worse kind for stomache. The one i must settle for now because of price has citrate first ingerdient then oxcide. Ugg hate that but need it for heart, helps with skipping ,helps with sleep and cramps. Ask your health care provider if you can up the dose. I take 1 capsul with a meal, I eat one big dinner and cereal with nuts and bananna about hr before bed or a sandwich with lettace and cheese. And take two magnesium caps at bedtime as it helps relax. My caps are 160 mg each.
You are a smart person, and thank you for loving chickens! So glad she's all better due to your quick intervention! Very important to note how calm you kept her. Stress can unfortunately kill them.
That's wonderful. You had those in drops? A seizure - maybe from a vet's injection. One Study (of dogs) showed significantly greater risk of neurological dysfunction within a relevant time frame after jabbing (and especially the small dogs). For protecting pets (and humans) from community diseases, there's safe, superior, easy, affordable drops (without taste or smell). Homeopaths can send their medicines by mail. Consultations online or by 'phone. And most would have a 'phone inquiry service plus detailed information pages they send by mail - not marketing blurbs. Some websites are loaded with case studies and links to global experts.
I wish I'd known this sooner but I will remember it from here on out! I cringe to think of how many I could have saved over the years if I'd known this. Thank You!!!
Oh, how I wish I had come across your channel a couple of months ago. One of my sweetest chickens was acting just like yours, but I didn't know what I could do. Of course within 2 days she died. 😥. Thankfully I've found you now!
Good, helpful & cute video! Yes this works. We have done it many times with our sick chickens. We use very warm to the touch water. Their normal body temperature is 105°F so lukewarm water will not feel warm to them. When they feel the very warm epsom salt water it instantly relaxes them. We also use a hair drier on low speed and warm to dry our hens feathers. They seem to like it but they are used to being handled so might not be acceptable to a wilder scared hen. Another amazing help for sick chickens that have a fever I learned from my great grandma who was born in the 1890's - is wrap a quarter of an adult aspirin in a tiny bit of bread and use their waddle to open their beak and plop it in. Give once or twice a day. It is amazing how much help that gives them. The natural antibiotic colloidal silver helps them recover from respiratory troubles and fevers too.
I love my birdies too! Sometimes hens have a calcium deficiency. There may be enough calcium in the feed, but they are unable to process it without MAGNESIUM. Epsom salts contains magnesium, which is be absorbed through the skin... Nice video, cute cat!
This is great information and I love the comments. We don't get magnesium from our diets like we should, like so many other vitamins and minerals. Deficiencies can cause symptoms such as heart palpitations, depression and leg cramps amongst other things. I am 65 and take it every day, as well as an epsom salt bath every night for my aches and pains. I literally keep bags of it on hand so I don't run out. It warms my heart to see it got this girl going again! I just bought my first coop and am about to get my first chickens, so I am soaking up as much info as I can. There's a reason your video showed up on my feed. I am so grateful for this advice and will tuck this "nugget" away! Thank you, sweet soul. Love. 🐔❤
Thank you! VERY GOOD! (epson salt - magnesium suflat) My grandmother method, when chickens does not want to eat, or little lazy, sad... she gave them little vinegar in the drinking water, or sour cabbage juice (water). This sour water gave them appetit.
I bathed my lovely old girl chook. I thought she was dieing. But she didn't. I used baking soda but I will remember to use both next time. Thanks for a useful post. My chicken is about 10 years old and we love her.
Three of my newly laying Rhode Island Reds died & I don't know why. I thought it might be from being egg-bound because the others had started to lay & the sick ones had not. I did the inside search for stuck eggs & found none. Then a fourth hen got sick & seeing this video inspired me to give my chicken an Epsom Salts bath & she seemed to really enjoy it. Then she went back to her nest box, but a bit later was out & eating food. Still looking sick & weak, but now I just found her up on the top roost! I would have never thought she would have the strength to get up there after 3 days of staying in the nest box. Her eyes are still droopy, but now I have hope that she is going to live & be healthy again. Doing this bath really bonds you with your chicken--she can hear & feel the love in your voice & touch. Thank you!!!
If you add bicarbonate soda to this bath the result will be even better. it will neutralize the toxins that were drawn from the chicken. Also great for cats, dogs and people.
That's why these comment sections are so important, to share information with others to help everyone be happy that we can lift one another up. I pray that I can have a few of these beautiful birds + can know everything there is to keeping them in the optimum of good health + psychologically well also . I think this dear lady gave that lethargic hen a reason to shake leg , even if it was so that she didn't have to have another dunk in the basin ( LOL). JUST KIDDING. I don't see any reason that soaking anyone or animal in a baking soda + Epsom salt water bath wouldn't benefit them emensely. If nothing else , it will likely kill any mites that may need to be rinsed off them . I hope she shows us how to set up a dust bath, as the birds do love to use them also. I love to see greens hung low for chickens because they enjoy pecking at cabbage + other greens that make them healthy also. I heard that giving them opportunity to scratch is good exercise for them , perhaps would keep them from being egg bound as well, as well as to keep their bird brains active + help them avoid boredom + brain fog. I suppose all of God's creatures need to have a well balanced life. Don't forget to give them treats every day, like special scratch mixes to pick over; even a worm or bug to let them know that you love them + are trying to keep them " upbeak " ( < play on the word "upbeat" because I think it's important to keep a sense of humor, even if one IS OCD silly like me) . I love chicken people who love their chickens. It makes for a lovely community of caring souls who really know how to peck (pick) the most wonderful way of life. Happy chickens , happy life to all of you who care. 🐔🤗🐔 Don't forget to gently hug your chicken daily too. Fowls need affection like everybody else. I used to have a pet rooster who sat on my lap + took walks with me. I showed my chicken flock from an early age how to scratch for bugs in the dirt. My brother took a picture of me surrounded by my pets that I still have to spur ( like a roosters 🐓spurs - LOL) happy memories of gentle , peacefully "light as a feather" times , when life was free of the worries that tend to fly into our heads these uncertain days when , if we don't prepare - we may not be able to have good eggs or meat to keep us thriving. Wishing you all safety + a healthy, happy life , made so much better with your own chicken flock around you. Find much to be thankful for, especially this Thanksgiving season. The Lord is so good , always.🥰
@@carolsanborn5332 ...immensely* 😊 If a hen is lethargic it's probably ill. A hen becomes egg bound from a number of causes, often because of a calcium deficiency. Other causes can be, too much protein intake, internal parasites, poor quality feed, dehydration, stress, obesity, too large an egg, and oviduct infection. Activity, or exercise, doesn't *prevent* a hen from becoming egg bound, but lack of activity can be a *symptom* of it. Dust baths help keep hens free from external parasites 😁👍
Thank you so much for showing us how to help a sick chicken. I don’t have chickens but if I ever get any, I will remember this video. Your chickens are lovely.
What a lovely lady. Thanks for sharing. I have 5 chickens and love them. Such a great tip. Chickens are hard to help recover from feeling poorly. So will remember this. ❤
@@BecomeInspired My Dad taught me that. It may have come from his Grandmother. I don't have any laying hens right now. I manage a Motel so can't have any. 😔
@@BecomeInspired As a preventative to resporatory infections my sister who has raised chickens for over 20 years adds apple cider vinegar with mother's to their water supplies.
Terrific video. I love it when she said "mices". When I heard her foreign accent I fell in love with this lady immediately; I knew she was going to give me some valuable, expert information. I was not disappointed. She cares about her chickens and wants us to care about them too.
Several other people here also strongly recommend giving chopped, fresh garlic cloves (force-fed, if they cant eat) - which appears to work within 1 or 2 days ...and a regular small amount of apple cider vinegar in their drinking water.
Your love for your animals got my subscription! The cats made the video hilarious and even more fun to watch! Can't wait for a nice day to bath a hen or two like this :)
Chicken was probably egg bound in which case this approach is the best first step. They get very still when they are egg bound. That magnesium is a laxative that will get that sideways egg moving again.
This is awesome... if only i could've found this sooner.. my Precious leghorn Blondie died one month after her 2yr birthday... i'm still devastated she was so precious to everyone... i had just received her certification as Emotional Support Pet.. our local grocery store emailed to me a photo of her that they had posted on Facebook... my Pastor and his wife sent a condolence card for her... she touched so many lives... i had a Black Silverlace Wyandotte that passed the previous year of heart failure her name is Blackie...God bless you for sharing your knowledge... New Subscriber! Not sure if i can do this again... the loss is still fresh.
Reincarnate them. Bodies wear out,spirit knows only love is real. Get same breed. Also demand a electric engineer from your electric company check ground, lines on property. EMF kills,litterly electric grounding through their body. Also, past persons may have used insecticide herbicide chemicals on soil. Peel all apples, one meal give only apple sauce with grated apples diataneous earth food grade it clears the crop ,only use organics only. It's heartbreaking to loose one,such sweet beings. 🙏
Thanks for sharing something so dear to your heart! A fresh loss is so hard to deal with, but there is always more happiness in the future. I hope you have more loving pets again someday soon.
Magnesium is so essential to our health as humans and most people are very deficient and don't know it. That's why supplements are good. I'm so glad it helped the chicken and it seems that these chicken owners have so much wisdom about these things. Very enjoyable to watch!
I have bathed my hens if they have become egg bound but I never thought to add Epsom salts. I am definitely going to try this when the next hen feels poorly and self isolates. Thank you so much.
Epsom salts or magnesium flakes as they're sometimes sold help with things like muscle aches and pains, exhaustion, healing from minor infections, including part of the treatment for bumblefoot, for all kinds of animals, including humans. I've used them successfully many times. They're not for everything, but they do help with many things.
Really lovely to see how you care for your animals. We have 7 rescue dogs and chickens ducks and geese as well as doves and a cat. You are on the mark about caring for them, very heartwarming to watch. Your cat pawing the cup was so funny. Glad she's better🥰
@@BecomeInspired I would love to I remember my friends always having them around on their property when I was growing up as a child when I lived in Australia. But l live in England now and in a residential area. But I do look at RUclips which I came across your video and I also look at Pinterest and see all the marvellous chicken coops that people created. Love your video Linda
@@lindarea797 That is just wonderful! Australia sounds like a wonderful place to be. I love the weather there. England gets cold, right? You're always welcome to watch my youtube channel!
I give water with honey and a pinch of rock salt in for them to drink, then cook organic oats with the same water honey salt mix for a couple days. I also offer fresh beef mince and sunflower seeds. Its worked for me so far xxx
Followed your instructions with one of our chickens that looked like it would be dead in no time and wow. Within a short period of time she was back to normal. Thank you so much for the information, it works.
What a wonderful video. As a poultry fancier myself I have never tried this for my birds. A great idea! You are so kind and gentle with your little critters. A gold star for you!
@@BecomeInspired Hello. So nice to hear from you. I have only a small flock of 3 Americauna hens, I Barred Rock hen, 1 White Leghorn hen, 2 ISA brown hens, 2 Americauna roosters, and 1 Rhode Island rooster (which is about 2 too many roosters lol. But I cannot eat them or find them new homes, I haven't got the heart to do that) The boss rooster is starting to pick on the younger 2. Aside from building another coop I don't know what to do lol. Do you have any suggestions? How many chickens do you have? I have 10 birds. I used to have 3 more but unfortunately there seems to be a family of marauding red foxes in my area and they managed to get some. Now that my dog is full grown and not a puppy anymore he is a major deterrent for the foxes (Rottweiler) and I don't worry as much anymore about 4 legged predators.
@@brendanschilka2385 Thanks for sharing that with me! I've got five hens, but I've never had a rooster for longer than a month. My husband can't deal with the noise. So, with two roosters, I definitely don't have any advice here... wish I did! Two coops I'd say. I wish you well! I love your flock's variety ♥♥🙂🙂
i might be late but i have over 50 chickens... in order to stop that you need to have a bigger yard or build two coops and make SURE the younger roosters know that they should stand up. if he tries to attack you, make sure your younger roosters see and and stick your foot out. let it attack it (might sound mean) until he is worn out. then pick him up and hold him. always works and i have nice roosters now@@brendanschilka2385
Thanks for that tip, I thought I was the only one who gives her chicken a bath, I am also impressed to see water pipes Criss crossing your yard as I have the same thing. I can see you talk to your birds so do I. Thanks for the video
You are so right. Take care of your animals and you will find true happiness and contentment. Blessings and peace. Now I am off to have an Epsom salt bath.
This is good to know! I always knew that Epsom salt is good for humans. I never thought of using it on my animals. It helps your body absorb essential magnesium through the skin, which has healing & detoxifying properties. Keeping this for future reference! ❤
That was such a a lovely video. I love the gentleness compassion and care that you give you chickens. I love my chickens and they know me. I pick lots of dandelions for them every morning. You're a sweet lady. Thank you for your treatment idea for sick chickens🐔
Thank you for making your precious chicken feel better and for showing us how to do it too..if the situation arises. Bless you darling lady and Bless your little ones!! I just SUBSCRIBED and THUMBS UP. THANKS AGAIN.
Wish I knew this when my hen Daisy was really sick ..This is so amazing and Epsom salts heals In so many miraculous ways for many ailing health conditions..Bet this is good for dogs and cats and rabbits etc.. Agreed animals are like Angels sent into our lives to uplift our Spirits and bring joy... Blessings to Your family of Pets..hope she's feeling better and better..how often do you do this bath?
A valuable lesson. We lost a hen that behaved like yours as she stopped eating and drinking. I left her to herself and she died in a couple days. Will try this for sure when I notice a hen stopped eating and moving.
It totally works. I would add blow drying them on low air and low heat. They can get sick when staying wet too long. Blow dryer actually relaxes them even more. 👍🏼
I enjoyed watching your video! It’s nice to see your positive loving connection with your animals (fur family). I give our dogs an Epsom salt bath as well…. Especially when they have an issue with their external body. The soaking helps eliminate toxins while absorbing the necessary nutrients. It’s so healing! Thanks for sharing ❣️
This information is incredible! When living with my husband's family in Mexico, I learned that chickens are very succeptible to respiratory infections... Everyone living in rural areas knows all types of home remedies for animals - and humans. But I have never heard of this one - I would imagine it works if they are just lacking energy... but I don't think it would work with colds, viral infections, parasites, etc.
🎯This works! It is also very effective for egg bound hens!!! Once mine get used to the water, if deep enough, they would relax and float in my hands. Afterwards towel dried, warmed up and watch the behavior. I've floated the bad cases twice in a day . 99% success rate. Thank you! Great video 🙋🏼♀️
@@anniewambui2449 Epsom Salt. Not regular salt. Epsom salt has Magnesium in it which helps with pain and relaxation. You can get it at any grocery store or pharmacy. It's really cheap/affordable.
It's true that magnesium not only relaxes and destresses the body, but detoxifies the body. People and Chickens both can get sick from stress of any sort, so this works on everyone. This is something I keep on hand, but forget its importance. Thanks for the reminder, and the real life application. I've subscribed. 👍😊
Animals are truly amazing and we can learn so much from them if humans were like animals this world would be a much better place! They give us so much the least we can do is treat them with the love and respect that they truly deserve they have no voice we have to be a voice for them and protect these special animals of every size, of every species all animals are given to us from our Lord above not to abuse or neglect but to cherish and to care for . It doesn’t matter what pet you have they want so little from us just some food and water a clean environment and in return for that we get endless loyalty, companionship, trust and no matter how we feel or how bad or good our day has been , our pets never judge us or let us down, how many humans can we say have those qualities ? Not many if any that’s why I’m at my most happiest with animals than I am with humans .This lady is an amazing example of how everybody should treat an animal .What a kind caring lady not many people like this in the world sad but true xxxx
One of my friends had a 12 year old chicken (yes, 12!!) And she started to lay leather eggs. They were very difficult for her, but Epson salt baths helped significantly! However, after years of farm amd veterinary work, I must say that some people keep their poor sickly or ancient chickens alive for the sake of a child or their own attatchment to the point that the chicken is pitiful and visibly miserable. Please be aware of the line between true care and prolonging another's suffering in order to delay your own.
@BecomeInspired The comment meant the opposite. That SOME people (not you, probably) don't give up on their animals to the point when they make their animals live a miserable life. The comment was not about this hen but about people who are so attached to their animals that they become cruel to them, prolonging their life when it would be kinder to let them go.
Looks like the Epsom salts bath was soothing. While an animal may or not live, at least they can have a little comfort while they still live. I’m going keep this in mind next time one of my chickens looks under the weather.
"prolonging another's suffering in order to delay your own." A year ago after many years of horrific pain and sickness I had to decide to let to stop saving my fathers life.. I regret making him go to the ER so many times now. It was awful and selfish of me I just couldn't give up hope.. But I love him so much and had to let him have peace. I knew I had to let him pass on. the Hardest thing I will ever do, I suffer now so he no longer has too. I am thankful I realized that. True love is saying Goodbye.
I want to tell you how much I appreciate this video. I had a beloved hen who was slowly going downhill. Found your video and gave her the Epsom bath. She is 100% better the very next day. Thank you so much for this video, you are my hero today! My hen is still young and thanks to you she will have a longer happier, healthier life.
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They deleted your reply?
Oh that’s right they don’t want us to care for our treasured animals.
Thanks for your video 😊
You're very welcome! How many hens do you have?
I don't delete any comments unless they're vulgar. Which comment was deleted Vanessa?
@@BecomeInspired I have 11 hens. My girl who was ill is doing so much better. She's eating good now so I'm hoping we will get some weight gain. She had lost so much weight she was skin and bones. She wasn't taking care of herself during her illness and her top beak had become overgrown so i trimmed it back a bit.Never thought I'd be giving a hen an Epsom bath but it was so worth it. She started wiping her beak off again the next day after the bath! Thanks again for your valuable video!
Tried this with my sick hen. She slept a lot; stayed away from other hens; her comb was laid down. Thought sure she was going to die from previous experiences with hens. She was a little better the next day. After that she was running around with all the hens. This definitely works. Several weeks later she is still normal. Thank you.
I agree! It works. I blow dried my hen while she sat in my lat on too of a towel. Thought she would try to run away and she didn't.... she loved it. And she immediately started to eat a little after the bath and blow dry. So happy it worked for you too! ❤
Can I use table salt
Me when I see it looks like this l prepare my knife and cook it but it's well🎉🎉
@@Karim-eriasNo, table salt is not the same thing will not give the same benefit.
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She is my a kind and good lady and she is my neighbor ❤
Thank you so much!!
My hen was walking all weird so I did this. A massive 100 gram egg came out after 2 mins. Great video!
She was egg-bound it sounds like… could’ve killed her within 48 hours. Warm Epsom salt bath is the go to remedy for that because it relaxes the muscles. Good job.
Yes, they will be very lethargic and unwell if they are egg bound.
@@lepusreg What can be done to avoid the condition of them becoming eggbound? Is there a special feed that prevents it, +what can be done to eliminate the symptoms ?
We never had any birds with that condition, but I have heard of it. Do they require some sort of grit or tiny rocks to eat that grinds their food up to keep it free flowing during the egg laying process? Perhaps a massage + some warm slippers to help them relax as well as applying an Epsom salt water soak ? I'm speaking "beak in cheek" about the slippers of course, but wondering what causes the bad conditions that hens get that can be avoided. I always loved chickens from a young child +now at 67, I think it is time to start another small brood after seeing so many videos has made me nostalgic to have these precious darlings back into my life.
Yes, after being handled and moved around and dunked I guess the egg probably would loosen up
Magnesium is the best to relax muscles, and relieve stress. Most people are suffering from Magnesium insufficiency or even deficiency, and have no idea. Same goes for our animals.
The little paw coming out to steal the measuring cup.. adorable. 😂
Awww I missed that
Yes, that was precious
Yes I have chickens and playful kittens who are friends with one another so I loved that scene
Gotta love cats and chickens!
So glad this epson salt bath helped her. It's good for people to soak their paws in too! 😁
One of mine had a lash egg. We had to soak her just like you did. She had a fever so we kept her in cool water. When it was clear she wasn’t feeling better, I put some KY-Jelly on a gloved finger and gently checked inside her cloaca and after a minute of adding lubrication, she pushed out a very big lash egg. Her fever went down and she was as good as new the next day. We love our ladies and I’m so glad I helped her live. She was a great egg layer for many years after that.
I wish I had seen this video and read your post 2 yrs ago 1 9f my 5 chickens got vent gleet I'm certain an egg was stuck. I tried everything, olive oil, fruit, Epsom salt but I now see that I didnt set my hen in long enough or her whole body submerged.
@@Ουρανία-ψ7σ I love our ladies and hate to see them suffer.
What is lash egg
@@davidprychodzko8027 an egg shaped blast if pus that may or may it have egg components…maybe a yolk, or thin shell it is caused by an infection
Thank you for the suggestions!
My pet chicken is 14 years old, doesn't lay eggs. She has rough days sometimes, I might give this a try and see how she goes next time she is a bit worn out. She is such a friendly girl, very cuddly 🙂
14 years might be a record.
I had a chicken who was over 20 years old! I had no idea they lived that long! She was so tame & loved jumping up & grabbing Cheeze It crackers out of peoples hands. When she was a baby we just called her “Peep” (like a marshmallow Peep) & as she grew her name evolved into “Peepala” 😂 She was the sweetest girl ❤
@@iLitAfuseiCantStop I had chickens as a kid, many years ago, now I have some again, but my oldest is only about 6.
I spoil them every much.
They are pets, not livestock.
Eggs are a good sign that they are healthy and happy, and I do eat them, but eggs aren't why I have chickens.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge . 👣🦘western Australia.👍
Leah, I hope it perks her up! It's amazing how loveable some chickens are. I bet she owes her long life to all the love and care you give her.
I'm almost 50 years and I have never seen Someone do this the same way my father and grandpa used to do it It is awesome to see you again it brings back such memories🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for bringing those memories back
You're kidding! I'm so glad to know that what I'm doing has been passed down from tradition.
I have an epsom salt bath 5 gallon bucket that I put chickens or ducks in. The top has a hole so that they can look out if they want and for ventilation. They stand there for 10-15 min then I let them go. It helps with bumble foot and other issues.😊
What’s bumble foot?
That’s super good to know. I had no idea there was anything a person could do for bumble foot once it happened, other than Perhaps change the floor.
@@krissykatportal they get their foot stuck and infected. Usually used in hamster videos but you can't bathe hamsters.
@@krissykatportal bumble foot is when they get a little wound in the foot and it gets local inflammation. If you don’t stop it the “pimple” gets hardened and you have to go in there and extract all of that stuff. The epson salt bucket helps draw out the inflammation. 10 min twice a day standing in about 2” of it. If that doesn’t get it then eventually you’ll have to operate and get all that infection out.
@@daphneraven6745 2 inches of water + epson salts twice a day for at least a week. I make the mix and if the water is still clean I reuse it the next time. The top of the bucket has a hole big enough for the head so they get fresh air and can see out if they want.
Some times a chicken is depressed and needs attention. She may feel neglected or has been at the bottom of the pecking order for too long. I find with my birds simply giving a chicken one to one attention and fussing over her makes the world of difference. I love the bathing as it is therapeutic . Thank you so much for making this video!
Thanks for bringing that up! You have a really good point here Virginia.
Chicken is depressed?? Are you American?
Spa day!!! Does it help them get un- constipated?
@@valnpaulvanordenit can help them lay if they’re egg bound (egg stuck/ won’t come out) as well.
What is the name of the salt please
You are a lovely person taking so good care of your animals. They are part of the family and deserve it !
Thank you so much!
@@BecomeInspired I lost 8 chicken in a span of 2 days. They did not eat and drink. And they also have diarrhea . Was epsum salt bath work for them?
@@sayyedahteram8559 If you lost that many in two days, it could have been a disease that spread around. I'm not 100% sure if a bath would have worked.
@@BecomeInspired so, which medicines would you suggest?
@@sayyedahteram8559 I wish I could say, but I don't use medicines because I don't have that kind of knowledge. I do like epsom though. amzn.to/3GWfT3w
I do this for my chickens too. I place a towel on top of their backs to make them feel safe. If I’m going to perform surgery, (Bumble Foot) I soak them for 30 minutes. I also speak minimally and softly. She’s blessed to have you!
Wonderful! How many hens do you have? And thanks for your kind words.
How about epsom salt sponge or gel? Plus some green ginger tea
you also need to check her for a pip in her tongue. which hardens and makes it difficult for them to eat. it is taken out by gently rubbing the tongue with ashes ,it helps the shell/pip to come out.
Thanks so much for sharing this!
I've never heard of this. Is it some type of shell splinter?
Thankyou I will check for this if mine show any issues. 🤔
A pip? I have cats no pip in their mouth just food or mice.
I used to save baby calves by putting a heaping tablespoon of garlic powder in their milk. It stunk up the barn but the calf went from couldn't stand to up and lively the next day.
This is amazing, thank you for sharing!!
Wow! Please continue to share such remedies. Much appreciate it. Thank you.
Thank you for adding your pro tip.
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Wow that's incredible...where did you learn that?...thanks
I am glad to see that I am not the only person who love’s their chickens. I am anxious to bathe mine in epsom salts. I didn’t know that they would allow me to bathe them, I thought it would upset them, but I see how much it helped this sweet chicken.
Aw, thanks Bunnie! It's scary for them at first, but it's good for them!
I have heard this method also helps if they are egg bound; it can help to release a stuck egg.
@@cookingsherry8784 This is the treatment for an egg bound hen. The water should be warm, and the bath should be repeated every hour until the egg is expelled. Give liquid calcium by mouth also, as the muscles need it to expel the egg.
@@judylloyd7901 Thanks!
Bathing chickens seems like nothing... Try bathing a cat! ☺
Do give it a try but keep the animal warm afterwards until dry
I've never owned a chicken. I don't know anyone close to me that has chickens. But that doesn't stop me from LOVING THIS SO MUCH. Thank you for posting this.
Warms my heart to read your comment, thank you!
Time to get some😁
Quail are nice too!
@@christelchristely2816 OOOH! I have thought about chickens, even looked up the ordinances and rules around here, but I NEVER thought about quail. THAT sounds like something I would like as well. Thanks for the tip!
@@robasiansensation3118 You are welcome!
@@christelchristely2816 They sure are!
That's sooo sweet, you brought memories of my brother, he past a few years ago,. And he use to have lots of chickens, roosters, pigeons and other beautiful animals and the animals used to follow him every where he went, my sister use to called him Mr. Do Little, he did not like it but the name was perfect for him, he use to heal his animals every time they were sick, he took care of all of them with Soo much Love, the animals adored him, he had an Amazing looking huge dog that use to love him Soo much and that dog use to help my brother with all the animals when he die the animals where Soo sad and the dog was the worse, his sadnesses was Soo clear it was like he wanted to die with my brother as well, and he did, he die of sadness because he love my brother sooo much and he missed him just as much.😥😓😢☹️😪😥😴😴😢☹️😓😪😓😥
I missed my brother and I missed the wonderful place he use to have in Puerto Rico. I wish I can turn back time so I can tell him how much I loved him, and how I miss the time I spend in his beautiful land in P.R.
One thing I always do, is tell my family when we talk and when we are together is that I love them Soo much, I kiss them and hug them even more . That way if something happened they can say my sister loved me Soo much, And that is the truth, don't waist time fighting with your love ones one day there here and then all of the sudden they are gone, and the regrets come, so many I could've said and I should've done that, and becareful what you say that maybe one day you would saying , I shouldn't never said that.
I love take care of yourself and others, kiss and hug now that you are alive because tomorrow is not for sure.
Repents and be Baptized in the name of Jesus for the Forgiveness of Sins.
ACTS 2:38
Make Jesus your Lord and Savior and be obedient to him in all the things He ask of you, and then One day you'll see Him Face to Face for All Eternity.
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Dear Sandra,
Your comment was so heartwarming. Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the little things, and to not take our families for granted.
So much love,
Ashley
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AWSOME THANKS
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I’m sorry your brother passed. I’m glad you love on the people who mean so much to you! You are using your time wisely. Thank you for sharing your memories of your brother. It was beautiful!
Epsom salts is also a great detoxifier. For people too. It draws out from the body as it soothes. So glad to see you applying this principle to your lovely chickens. Amazing how it works, isn't it!
Yes! It helps relax the muscles and the magnesium in it gets absorbed by the body and helps with inflammation (which is common in most ailments). You don’t have to worry about overdose in an epsom salt soak because the skin will only absorb what the body needs. So never take magnesium pills then also an Epsom salt soak…do either or, but not both, just to avoid a possible overdose of magnesium.
@@sonofhibbs4425 glad you said that about not doing both because I was thinking about getting the Epson Salt and soaking in it the only thing is I take Magnesium Citrate 100mg a day and still sometimes get leg cramps. If I take regular Magnesium pills they don't work for me at all so I started taking the Magnesium Citrate because it is much more absorbable than regular Magnesium so I don't get the cramps as often but every once in a while mostly if I strain my legs by squatting or any other leg strains.
I saw this documentary, when specialist all said the product with the most anti oxidants in the world is a cup of coffee. For humans only of course.
@@bradchampion8072 Ive been taking 3- 400 mg of magnesium for a long time. 100 mg is a very low dose.
If you take to much you will just get loose stools. Thats how you know your taking to much.
Hard to find the magnesium i use to take, in fact i can't find it. Everything is going up in price. So i settle for vitimin shopp brand "capsuls" no hard tablets for me. Oxcide is worse kind for stomache. The one i must settle for now because of price has citrate first ingerdient then oxcide. Ugg hate that but need it for heart, helps with skipping ,helps with sleep and cramps. Ask your health care provider if you can up the dose. I take 1 capsul with a meal, I eat one big dinner and cereal with nuts and bananna about hr before bed or a sandwich with lettace and cheese. And take two magnesium caps at bedtime as it helps relax. My caps are 160 mg each.
Thanks, where did you learn that? Do you have any hens?
You are a smart person, and thank you for loving chickens! So glad she's all better due to your quick intervention!
Very important to note how calm you kept her. Stress can unfortunately kill them.
Thank you so much!!
@@BecomeInspired You're welcome 🐓
I appreciate your method of healing the hen. That's wonderful. You are great.
Thanks alot for this video
I will try it on mine bird that is ill
@@aladrock9793 I hope your bird recovers soon!
i love how she (the chicken ) just gave in and said " ok lady, i guess this is what were doing" lol. good job, thank you!
Haha, that was hilarious! Thanks for watching! Do you have any hens?
My cat was having a seizure foaming at the mouth. I gave him magnesium & iodine .
It worked like a miracle!
Wow! Can you explain more? I would love to know what ailments these are good for!
I wish I knew this before it was too late.
Please can u explain how exactly u gave your cat that and how much?🙏🏻
That's wonderful. You had those in drops? A seizure - maybe from a vet's injection. One Study (of dogs) showed significantly greater risk of neurological dysfunction within a relevant time frame after jabbing (and especially the small dogs). For protecting pets (and humans) from community diseases, there's safe, superior, easy, affordable drops (without taste or smell). Homeopaths can send their medicines by mail. Consultations online or by 'phone. And most would have a 'phone inquiry service plus detailed information pages they send by mail - not marketing blurbs. Some websites are loaded with case studies and links to global experts.
Wow, thanks for sharing!
I love that you said you’re not gonna eat them or hurt them they’re so beautiful I wish more people would see them the way we do
Aw, thank you so much!
I wish I'd known this sooner but I will remember it from here on out! I cringe to think of how many I could have saved over the years if I'd known this. Thank You!!!
You're so welcome!
some times you have to check if they have feather lice they suck the blood out of them like fleas
but you have to use parasite lotion or spray beneath the feathers
@@carmelcorreale3211 Diatomaous earth will help with the lice
@@krys3216 but use a mask. Dont inhale it.
Oh, how I wish I had come across your channel a couple of months ago. One of my sweetest chickens was acting just like yours, but I didn't know what I could do. Of course within 2 days she died. 😥. Thankfully I've found you now!
Hi Sandy! So sorry about this. I'm really glad you have this information now though!
Me too, mine died 2 days ago, she was like this for over a week, I thought I tried everything 😢 at least I know now if my last 2 ever get like this.
@@TheRuthdobson I'm really sorry Ruth, what a bummer! I'm sorry, I hope this little trick can help your hens in the future.
@@BecomeInspiredplease can I use the mixture for more than one chicken?
You can, yes!@@IfeanyiOgbu-go5lr
I admire you for your loving care to your chicken!
Thanks so much!
Good, helpful & cute video! Yes this works. We have done it many times with our sick chickens. We use very warm to the touch water. Their normal body temperature is 105°F so lukewarm water will not feel warm to them. When they feel the very warm epsom salt water it instantly relaxes them. We also use a hair drier on low speed and warm to dry our hens feathers. They seem to like it but they are used to being handled so might not be acceptable to a wilder scared hen.
Another amazing help for sick chickens that have a fever I learned from my great grandma who was born in the 1890's - is wrap a quarter of an adult aspirin in a tiny bit of bread and use their waddle to open their beak and plop it in. Give once or twice a day. It is amazing how much help that gives them. The natural antibiotic colloidal silver helps them recover from respiratory troubles and fevers too.
Thanks so much for sharing these remedies!
How do you know if a chicken has a fever?
I love my birdies too!
Sometimes hens have a calcium deficiency. There may be enough calcium in the feed, but they are unable to process it without MAGNESIUM. Epsom salts contains magnesium, which is be absorbed through the skin...
Nice video, cute cat!
Thanks for the tips!
This is great information and I love the comments. We don't get magnesium from our diets like we should, like so many other vitamins and minerals. Deficiencies can cause symptoms such as heart palpitations, depression and leg cramps amongst other things. I am 65 and take it every day, as well as an epsom salt bath every night for my aches and pains. I literally keep bags of it on hand so I don't run out. It warms my heart to see it got this girl going again!
I just bought my first coop and am about to get my first chickens, so I am soaking up as much info as I can. There's a reason your video showed up on my feed. I am so grateful for this advice and will tuck this "nugget" away! Thank you, sweet soul. Love.
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Really really happy to hear this! I agree, Mg is so important!!
Pls can i any salt like the one we use to cook our food
@@koladeebenezer9882No,it HAS to be epsom salt!!!!
I absolutely love this and you for your love of animals. I have an old girl that I'm going to give this bath to tonight.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed this!
I think she began moving around better because she started to worry that you would be adding carrots and rice to the water if she didn’t .
That's the trick!!
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Hahaha!
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😳you forgot the onions!😂✌️
Thank you! VERY GOOD! (epson salt - magnesium suflat) My grandmother method, when chickens does not want to eat, or little lazy, sad... she gave them little vinegar in the drinking water, or sour cabbage juice (water). This sour water gave them appetit.
That's wonderful! I'm glad to know that other people use this method too. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏
Good lesson madam !
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@@annmutheu9371 Thanks!
As a child I had a goldfish that was dying. My mother put some Epsom salts in the water and a miracle happened! The fish got better in minutes.
That is amazing!! Do you have any hens?
Yes.
I used to do that way to my fishes then they become healthier ever!!
@@user-pd7rg3fv8l That's wonderful, thanks for sharing this!
About how much Epsom salts did she add to the water?
@@fionnaitsradag5152 About a cup, but it depends on how much water you have.
I bathed my lovely old girl chook. I thought she was dieing. But she didn't. I used baking soda but I will remember to use both next time. Thanks for a useful post. My chicken is about 10 years old and we love her.
Thanks so much for your kind words! 10, wow!!! How many hens do you have?
Three of my newly laying Rhode Island Reds died & I don't know why. I thought it might be from being egg-bound because the others had started to lay & the sick ones had not. I did the inside search for stuck eggs & found none. Then a fourth hen got sick & seeing this video inspired me to give my chicken an Epsom Salts bath & she seemed to really enjoy it. Then she went back to her nest box, but a bit later was out & eating food. Still looking sick & weak, but now I just found her up on the top roost! I would have never thought she would have the strength to get up there after 3 days of staying in the nest box. Her eyes are still droopy, but now I have hope that she is going to live & be healthy again. Doing this bath really bonds you with your chicken--she can hear & feel the love in your voice & touch. Thank you!!!
Discard now!
This is so lovely, thank you so much for sharing your warm story with me. How wonderful that your hens have you as their owner!
Update on Greenie, my Rhode Island Red who got an Epsom Salts bath. She is fully recovered & vigorous again. What a joy!
Buy exact baby parrot powder. B12 liquid , get homophathics kit
@@wirelesscaller7518 I will check out baby parrot powder. Are there homeopathics for animals?
If you add bicarbonate soda to this bath the result will be even better. it will neutralize the toxins that were drawn from the chicken.
Also great for cats, dogs and people.
Thanks for that suggestion!
Thanks to both of you 😘
That's why these comment sections are so important, to share information with others to help everyone be happy that we can lift one another up. I pray that I can have a few of these beautiful birds + can know everything there is to keeping them in the optimum of good health + psychologically well also . I think this dear lady gave that lethargic hen a reason to shake leg , even if it was so that she didn't have to have another dunk in the basin ( LOL). JUST KIDDING. I don't see any reason that soaking anyone or animal in a baking soda + Epsom salt water bath wouldn't benefit them emensely. If nothing else , it will likely kill any mites that may need to be rinsed off them . I hope she shows us how to set up a dust bath, as the birds do love to use them also. I love to see greens hung low for chickens because they enjoy pecking at cabbage + other greens that make them healthy also. I heard that giving them opportunity to scratch is good exercise for them , perhaps would keep them from being egg bound as well, as well as to keep their bird brains active + help them avoid boredom + brain fog.
I suppose all of God's creatures need to have a well balanced life. Don't forget to give them treats every day, like special scratch mixes to pick over; even a worm or bug to let them know that you love them + are trying to keep them " upbeak " ( < play on the word "upbeat" because I think it's important to keep a sense of humor, even if one IS OCD silly like me) . I love chicken people who love their chickens.
It makes for a lovely community
of caring souls who really know how to peck (pick) the most
wonderful way of life. Happy chickens , happy life to all of you who care. 🐔🤗🐔 Don't forget to gently hug your chicken daily too. Fowls need affection like everybody else. I used to have a pet rooster who sat on my lap + took walks with me. I showed my chicken flock from an early age how to scratch for bugs in the dirt. My brother took a picture of me surrounded by my pets that I still have to spur ( like a roosters 🐓spurs - LOL) happy memories of gentle , peacefully "light as a feather" times , when life was free of the worries that tend to fly into our heads these uncertain days when , if we don't prepare - we may not be able to have good eggs or meat to keep us thriving. Wishing you all safety + a healthy, happy life , made so much better with your own chicken flock around you.
Find much to be thankful for, especially this Thanksgiving season. The Lord is so good , always.🥰
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If a hen is lethargic it's probably ill.
A hen becomes egg bound from a number of causes, often because of a calcium deficiency. Other causes can be, too much protein intake, internal parasites, poor quality feed, dehydration, stress, obesity, too large an egg, and oviduct infection.
Activity, or exercise, doesn't *prevent* a hen from becoming egg bound, but lack of activity can be a *symptom* of it.
Dust baths help keep hens free from external parasites 😁👍
Thank you for this information. You said it was December. Is that summer in your world?
Thank you so much for showing us how to help a sick chicken. I don’t have chickens but if I ever get any, I will remember this video. Your chickens are lovely.
You are so welcome! Thanks for your kind words. How many hens would you like someday?
What a lovely lady. Thanks for sharing. I have 5 chickens and love them. Such a great tip. Chickens are hard to help recover from feeling poorly. So will remember this. ❤
Thank you, glad you enjoyed this!
Apple cider vinegar is great for chickens. My Dad put it in our chickens water especially when they were molting or stopped laying eggs.
How do you do?
@@wildfreaky5258 You put a couple tablespoons in their drinking water. 2 tablespoons to a gallon of water 😊
Thanks, who taught you that? Do you have any hens?
@@BecomeInspired My Dad taught me that. It may have come from his Grandmother. I don't have any laying hens right now. I manage a Motel so can't have any. 😔
@@BecomeInspired As a preventative to resporatory infections my sister who has raised chickens for over 20 years adds apple cider vinegar with mother's to their water supplies.
You are very kind to animals and that is wonderful. They need more people like this in the world.
Thanks a lot!
Terrific video. I love it when she said "mices". When I heard her foreign accent I fell in love with this lady immediately; I knew she was going to give me some valuable, expert information. I was not disappointed. She cares about her chickens and wants us to care about them too.
I lost a hen this summer. She was walking in a daze.
So glad you put this video out.
We did not know what to do.
Thank you
Several other people here also strongly recommend giving chopped, fresh garlic cloves (force-fed, if they cant eat) - which appears to work within 1 or 2 days ...and a regular small amount of apple cider vinegar in their drinking water.
Thank you for the suggestions!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
I have never heard of doing this, just amazing what we can learn from others. Thank you sharing this brilliant tip!😇
You are so welcome!
Your love for your animals got my subscription! The cats made the video hilarious and even more fun to watch! Can't wait for a nice day to bath a hen or two like this :)
Thank you, glad you enjoyed this! Appreciate your sub!!!
I love listening to you talk to your chicken! What a great name for her 😊
😊 thank you
I agreed with you ma’am, animals should be treated as a member of the family no matter their species … regards !
Thank you Lydia, I love animals so much and I'm glad you do too!!
Can you do that to 6 weeks old chicks
If we people takecare them like human when not feeling good soon will get well,thankyou for showing this addvice thankyou very much.👍🏻
Even when they are scheduled to be your dinner?
Chicken was probably egg bound in which case this approach is the best first step. They get very still when they are egg bound. That magnesium is a laxative that will get that sideways egg moving again.
This is awesome... if only i could've found this sooner.. my Precious leghorn Blondie died one month after her 2yr birthday... i'm still devastated she was so precious to everyone... i had just received her certification as Emotional Support Pet.. our local grocery store emailed to me a photo of her that they had posted on Facebook... my Pastor and his wife sent a condolence card for her... she touched so many lives... i had a Black Silverlace Wyandotte that passed the previous year of heart failure her name is Blackie...God bless you for sharing your knowledge... New Subscriber! Not sure if i can do this again... the loss is still fresh.
Reincarnate them. Bodies wear out,spirit knows only love is real. Get same breed.
Also demand a electric engineer from your electric company check ground, lines on property. EMF kills,litterly electric grounding through their body. Also, past persons may have used insecticide herbicide chemicals on soil. Peel all apples, one meal give only apple sauce with grated apples diataneous earth food grade it clears the crop ,only use organics only.
It's heartbreaking to loose one,such sweet beings. 🙏
Thanks for sharing something so dear to your heart! A fresh loss is so hard to deal with, but there is always more happiness in the future. I hope you have more loving pets again someday soon.
Thank you for these suggestions, wow!!
Gives a whole knew meaning to the phrase "mad as a wet hen"....What a great video. So helpful.
Glad it was helpful! I love that saying Suzy, haha!
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Magnesium is so essential to our health as humans and most people are very deficient and don't know it. That's why supplements are good. I'm so glad it helped the chicken and it seems that these chicken owners have so much wisdom about these things. Very enjoyable to watch!
Excellent comment, thanks!
Can people drink epsom salt lukewarm water?
@@Kopie0830 There are some that you can ingest, just make sure you buy the right kind!
@@BecomeInspired Thanks.
@@Kopie0830 You're welcome!
I have bathed my hens if they have become egg bound but I never thought to add Epsom salts. I am definitely going to try this when the next hen feels poorly and self isolates. Thank you so much.
You're so welcome! How many hens do you have?
Epsom salts or magnesium flakes as they're sometimes sold help with things like muscle aches and pains, exhaustion, healing from minor infections, including part of the treatment for bumblefoot, for all kinds of animals, including humans. I've used them successfully many times. They're not for everything, but they do help with many things.
Thank you for the suggestions!
Really lovely to see how you care for your animals. We have 7 rescue dogs and chickens ducks and geese as well as doves and a cat. You are on the mark about caring for them, very heartwarming to watch. Your cat pawing the cup was so funny. Glad she's better🥰
Thank you, glad you enjoyed this!
I just got a rescue pig from a circus. Lulu Belle. You talk about hilarious. She's such a sweet heart and smart. 😅
May God bless you for helping them 🙏
I don’t have chickens but I was intrigued by this video What a lovely lady taking such good care of her animals
Thanks Linda! Would you ever raise hens?
@@BecomeInspired I would love to I remember my friends always having them around on their property when I was growing up as a child when I lived in Australia. But l live in England now and in a residential area. But I do look at RUclips which I came across your video and I also look at Pinterest and see all the marvellous chicken coops that people created. Love your video Linda
@@lindarea797 That is just wonderful! Australia sounds like a wonderful place to be. I love the weather there. England gets cold, right?
You're always welcome to watch my youtube channel!
This was so compassionate and good for the chicken. Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Got to love RUclips. Where else would you find a video on how to take care of a chicken ? Great video.
I agree Alan!
I give water with honey and a pinch of rock salt in for them to drink, then cook organic oats with the same water honey salt mix for a couple days. I also offer fresh beef mince and sunflower seeds. Its worked for me so far xxx
Interesting idea, thanks for sharing! How many chickens do you have?
Followed your instructions with one of our chickens that looked like it would be dead in no time and wow. Within a short period of time she was back to normal. Thank you so much for the information, it works.
You're welcome!!
Here's the epsom salt I use: amzn.to/3GWfT3w
Also, she is now recovered! Watch here here: ruclips.net/video/3eSYSvJeMxM/видео.html
Thank you so much
@@matthewstiefel1054 You're welcome Matthew!
What is the coponent of that powder made of
What the name of that salt?
@@kinyorokiiru7668 It's epsom salt, and you can grab some here: amzn.to/3GWfT3w
What a wonderful video. As a poultry fancier myself I have never tried this for my birds. A great idea! You are so kind and gentle with your little critters. A gold star for you!
Thanks so much! How many hens do you have?
@@BecomeInspired Hello. So nice to hear from you. I have only a small flock of 3 Americauna hens, I Barred Rock hen, 1 White Leghorn hen, 2 ISA brown hens, 2 Americauna roosters, and 1 Rhode Island rooster (which is about 2 too many roosters lol. But I cannot eat them or find them new homes, I haven't got the heart to do that) The boss rooster is starting to pick on the younger 2. Aside from building another coop I don't know what to do lol. Do you have any suggestions? How many chickens do you have? I have 10 birds. I used to have 3 more but unfortunately there seems to be a family of marauding red foxes in my area and they managed to get some. Now that my dog is full grown and not a puppy anymore he is a major deterrent for the foxes (Rottweiler) and I don't worry as much anymore about 4 legged predators.
@@brendanschilka2385 Thanks for sharing that with me! I've got five hens, but I've never had a rooster for longer than a month. My husband can't deal with the noise. So, with two roosters, I definitely don't have any advice here... wish I did! Two coops I'd say. I wish you well! I love your flock's variety ♥♥🙂🙂
i might be late but i have over 50 chickens... in order to stop that you need to have a bigger yard or build two coops and make SURE the younger roosters know that they should stand up. if he tries to attack you, make sure your younger roosters see and and stick your foot out. let it attack it (might sound mean) until he is worn out. then pick him up and hold him. always works and i have nice roosters now@@brendanschilka2385
Dear friend, I love the way you look after and love your pets, chickens and all! Great video thankyou.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
I like how the cat's paws were coming out to play with the measuring cup.😂😂😂😂
LOL! Curious kitten...
I love chickens so much! Its great that you help them when they are ill!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed this!
Such a a lovely lady and video. It warms my heart to see caring, compassionate people with their super lucky pets. With love from England XX
Thanks so much for your kind words! Do you have any hens?
Thank you so much for saving that chicken. That would probably help people too.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
You healed our chickens! Thank you so much!!!!!
YOU'RE SO WELCOME!
Thanks for that tip, I thought I was the only one who gives her chicken a bath, I am also impressed to see water pipes Criss crossing your yard as I have the same thing. I can see you talk to your birds so do I. Thanks for the video
You're very welcome! Hoses everywhere, yes. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your care and compassion for your animals. You are a lovely lady.
You are so kind, and you're welcome! Do you have any hens yourself?
Look at the cat trying to see what is in the cup. She says my aches and pains feel better! Thanks human!
Haha! The cat is so curious!!
Tried you're method and saved a chickens life thank you
Great to hear!!!
@@BecomeInspired actually did treatment for 3 chickens and 2 got better.
@@rh5022 I am thrilled to hear this!
@@BecomeInspired
Thank you
So wonderful! 👍🏻 Good information. Thank you for being a caring soul. Chickens give us so much that we should take care of them.
I agree!!
You are so right. Take care of your animals and you will find true happiness and contentment. Blessings and peace. Now I am off to have an Epsom salt bath.
It works for us humans, too!
Please ma what is a thing you put in the water? Can I use cooking salt
@@abrahamchukwudi7148 Salt is sodium chloride, and Epsom Salt is magnesium sulphate. They are not very much alike chemically.
@@abrahamchukwudi7148 epsom salt: amzn.to/3GWfT3w
no cooking salt
@@kenbellchambers4577 Thanks Ken!
The salt work for people, I never thought of using them on animals. Thanks so much!!! Just found your channel!!!
You are so welcome!
This is good to know! I always knew that Epsom salt is good for humans. I never thought of using it on my animals. It helps your body absorb essential magnesium through the skin, which has healing & detoxifying properties. Keeping this for future reference! ❤
So glad to know this is helpful for you Alison! Do you have any hens yourself?
Thank you, you are an inspiration to those of us who truly love our chickens!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for this info. Aloe vera is good to put in their water for drinking. It cleans the system.
Thanks for your suggestions! Do you have any hens?
It was your HUGE loving heart!
So kind of you to say!!
That was such a a lovely video. I love the gentleness compassion and care that you give you chickens. I love my chickens and they know me. I pick lots of dandelions for them every morning. You're a sweet lady. Thank you for your treatment idea for sick chickens🐔
Thanks so much! How many chickens do you have Cecilia?
Thank you for making your precious chicken feel better and for showing us how to do it too..if the situation arises. Bless you darling lady and Bless your little ones!!
I just SUBSCRIBED and THUMBS UP. THANKS AGAIN.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed this!
Excellent healing method for Chickens. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome Ngullie!
"You wanna be happaa... You gotta maka da animals happaa"
A noble, notable quote no doubt!! 👊😎
I'm honored that you've quoted me!!
You are fortunate to have such beautiful weather in December. You have such compassion for your chickens and their wellbeing ❤🐓
California can be that way! I'm so glad you think so. Do you have hens?
It's so blessed of you to take the time to make your hen feel better. We all get a little tired and so do the animals. Thank you! 💓
You're very welcome! Do you have any hens?
Nothing like a good ole bath to make you feel better ☺️
Agree!
Wish I knew this when my hen Daisy was really sick ..This is so amazing and Epsom salts heals In so many miraculous ways for many ailing health conditions..Bet this is good for dogs and cats and rabbits etc.. Agreed animals are like Angels sent into our lives to uplift our Spirits and bring joy... Blessings to Your family of Pets..hope she's feeling better and better..how often do you do this bath?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for sharing. I do it once every 3 months or so.
A valuable lesson. We lost a hen that behaved like yours as she stopped eating and drinking. I left her to herself and she died in a couple days.
Will try this for sure when I notice a hen stopped eating and moving.
I"m so sorry, and i Hope this method works for you.
Love this and love your attitude towards your beautiful animals!👍❤️
Really appreciate that!!
So good to see your chicken improve after an Epsom bath. Thanks for the tip as I have hens and I will do this when mine are not well. 🐓
It totally works. I would add blow drying them on low air and low heat. They can get sick when staying wet too long. Blow dryer actually relaxes them even more. 👍🏼
Thanks so much!
I'm so glad it worked for you to, Bellarain11!
I enjoyed watching your video! It’s nice to see your positive loving connection with your animals (fur family). I give our dogs an Epsom salt bath as well…. Especially when they have an issue with their external body. The soaking helps eliminate toxins while absorbing the necessary nutrients. It’s so healing! Thanks for sharing ❣️
Thanks so much! You are welcome!
I used this method twice on my sick chickens and it works well. Thank you for your video, I would not have known otherwise.❤
Great to hear! Thanks for coming to my channel!
Thank you ma'am for your video.I learned much.God bless you nd the whole family.
Thanks Armando!!
This information is incredible! When living with my husband's family in Mexico, I learned that chickens are very succeptible to respiratory infections... Everyone living in rural areas knows all types of home remedies for animals - and humans. But I have never heard of this one - I would imagine it works if they are just lacking energy... but I don't think it would work with colds, viral infections, parasites, etc.
Chrysanthemums are natural parasitics and tbey love them.
Glad you think so! How many hens do you have?
Thanks for that info, where did you find that out?
🎯This works! It is also very effective for egg bound hens!!! Once mine get used to the water, if deep enough, they would relax and float in my hands. Afterwards towel dried, warmed up and watch the behavior. I've floated the bad cases twice in a day . 99% success rate.
Thank you! Great video
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Thanks alot for this video....apart from the epsom salt can you use the ordinary salt
@@anniewambui2449 Epsom Salt. Not regular salt. Epsom salt has Magnesium in it which helps with pain and relaxation. You can get it at any grocery store or pharmacy. It's really cheap/affordable.
Great tip!
No, just epsom!
You're my favorite commenter, always helping those with questions!
Amazing! You are truly a blessing to those of of us with hens in areas, where none of the vets will help hens.
Your comment warms my heart, thanks so much! Do you have any hens?
@@BecomeInspired yes m’am, we have 16 and three too many roos haha and 3 runner ducks ☺️
@@CheezNrice4u That is truly incredible... enjoy them all!
It's true that magnesium not only relaxes and destresses the body, but detoxifies the body. People and Chickens both can get sick from stress of any sort, so this works on everyone. This is something I keep on hand, but forget its importance. Thanks for the reminder, and the real life application. I've subscribed. 👍😊
Wonderful comment, yes! Thank you!!
Animals are truly amazing and we can learn so much from them if humans were like animals this world would be a much better place! They give us so much the least we can do is treat them with the love and respect that they truly deserve they have no voice we have to be a voice for them and protect these special animals of every size, of every species all animals are given to us from our Lord above not to abuse or neglect but to cherish and to care for . It doesn’t matter what pet you have they want so little from us just some food and water a clean environment and in return for that we get endless loyalty, companionship, trust and no matter how we feel or how bad or good our day has been , our pets never judge us or let us down, how many humans can we say have those qualities ? Not many if any that’s why I’m at my most happiest with animals than I am with humans .This lady is an amazing example of how everybody should treat an animal .What a kind caring lady not many people like this in the world sad but true xxxx
Thanks for your kind words, Lyndsey. Means a lot to me to see your appreciation!
I feel exactly the same, I feed everything and have multiple pets.
Your comments remind me of the movie Temple Grandin. Well said :)
One of my friends had a 12 year old chicken (yes, 12!!) And she started to lay leather eggs. They were very difficult for her, but Epson salt baths helped significantly! However, after years of farm amd veterinary work, I must say that some people keep their poor sickly or ancient chickens alive for the sake of a child or their own attatchment to the point that the chicken is pitiful and visibly miserable. Please be aware of the line between true care and prolonging another's suffering in order to delay your own.
This hen still lays eggs to this day. What makes you think I'd so easily give up on my animals?
@BecomeInspired The comment meant the opposite. That SOME people (not you, probably) don't give up on their animals to the point when they make their animals live a miserable life. The comment was not about this hen but about people who are so attached to their animals that they become cruel to them, prolonging their life when it would be kinder to let them go.
Looks like the Epsom salts bath was soothing. While an animal may or not live, at least they can have a little comfort while they still live. I’m going keep this in mind next time one of my chickens looks under the weather.
"prolonging another's suffering in order to delay your own." A year ago after many years of horrific pain and sickness I had to decide to let to stop saving my fathers life.. I regret making him go to the ER so many times now. It was awful and selfish of me I just couldn't give up hope.. But I love him so much and had to let him have peace. I knew I had to let him pass on. the Hardest thing I will ever do, I suffer now so he no longer has too. I am thankful I realized that. True love is saying Goodbye.
@@BensMiniToons 🤣🤣🤣🤣 so by ur logic u should have murdered him, why didn't u say him goodbye earlier
Your voice is so calm.. your beautiful chicken can pick up on your vibrations and is calmed. So much love. ❤
😊 thank you Michaela. Do you have any hens yourself?
@@BecomeInspiredsadly I don’t.. one day, though! And, when I do, I shall bear all your teachings in mind. 🤗
@@michaelakenworthy6317 One day! And yes, refer to this video anytime Michaela.
Wow thanks for sharing! That is amazing I will definitely try it.
Hope you like it!
I have been using diatomaceous earth for dusting and internal parasites, now I will get another non dangerous product for my chickens. Thank you.
Thank you for the suggestions!
Thhank you for this info ma'am. You're never to old to learn something new. God bless you.
You are so welcome
You’re so wonderful woman. Thank you so much for helping all the animals. You are the Angels ❤
You're welcome! Thanks for coming to my channel!!!