Lead poisoning in hen

[Brahmas in Blackburn]

Hi, I am new to Backyard Chickens, and somehow new to chicken keeping too.
I have a 3 month old dark Brahma hen, and she is having greenish poop and red urates. I have diagnosed it as lead poisoning, and I am pretty sure it is from contaminated soil. I haven’t done anything yet, but I am curious how to treat it. All advice will be appreciated.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome To BYC

Can you please post photos of the pullet and her poop?
What do you feed, including treats? Any food moldy or rancid, compost?

What symptoms does your pullet have besides questionable poop?

Links to information that helped you diagnose this as lead poisoning would be very helpful.

Getting testing through your vet or state laboratory will confirm whether or not lead poisoning is the cause of poop you see.

https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry-labs.html

 

[Bananabread]

Sorry you're having to deal with this. I'm curious to know what the implications would be for the eggs and subsequent human consumption.

 

[Brahmas in Blackburn]

She has not been showing any other signs, but apparently in our area the lead content in soil is high.
The red urates have not been showing up lately.

 

[Brahmas in Blackburn]

We feed her average pullet developer, in a cool, dry, place.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She has not been showing any other signs, but apparently in our area the lead content in soil is high.
The red urates have not been showing up lately.

From what I can see of the poop, it looks fine to me.

The color of poop can vary widely, depending on diet. Red "urates"? Do you mean intestinal shedding? This can be perfectly normal and since it's not showing up at all lately, I wouldn't be concerned.

The pullet looks alert and bright eyed. There are no other symptoms. While I do understand you may be concerned about what is in your soil, I would not treat a healthy active bird unnecessary.

Get some testing done on the soil where the birds live. If in the U.S. start with your local Agricultural Extension Office and they will point you in the right direction on how to get soil tested.

I have diagnosed it as lead poisoning

I would still like to have links to the information/articles/research how lead poisoning was diagnosed.

Thanks!

 

[Brahmas in Blackburn]

Unfortunately, I live in Australia, but thanks for the help anyway!

 

[Brahmas in Blackburn]

And we also changed the soil into high quality gardening soil.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Unfortunately, I live in Australia, but thanks for the help anyway!

I see.

You may want to check with an agricultural school or ministry near you, they may offer some type of soil testing or have info on how to get testing done.

 

[Brahmas in Blackburn]

Sorry for the late reply, we will try that. Thank you!