Fatty liver syndrome in a common illness found in many different animals such as cats, dogs, birds, and even chickens like the Cochin. The disease typically strikes young and young adult birds and is caused by nutritional and metabolic issues such as a lack of biotin (or a water soluble B vitamin). Your vet can tell you that fatty liver can result from hormonal, nutritional and even toxicological issues going on within your Cochin. The disease can affect single chickens or entire flocks depending on the reason for its development. When it infects a chicken it is usually as a result of large amounts of fat are deposited into the liver. The liver cannot break down such large amounts and may become enlarged and quit functioning. When this happens the Cochin can hemorrhage from the swollen liver and even die. For more information, consult with your vet Hiram, GA.

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