18 Nov 2022
Ep 83: Pet poultry – don’t panic!
With an increasing number of people buying and caring for chickens – either for their eggs or purely as pets – Henrietta Kodilinye‑Sims addresses some of the challenges these plucky patients present.
Henrietta Kodilinye-Sims
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Henrietta Kodilinye‑Sims
Chickens are being increasingly kept as pets – and with it comes the likelihood of presentations in practice.
So, ahead of her lecture at the London Vet Show, Henrietta Kodilinye‑Sims addressed some of the challenges: from identifying clinical signs to responsible prescribing in line with legislative requirements.
Henri also offers some tips for nursing care plans.
HENRIETTA KODILINYE-SIMS BVetMed, PgDipVEPH, GCLT, MRCVS
Henri is an experienced poultry veterinarian who focuses on improving the health and welfare of family poultry (pet and backyard). Her background as a hen owner, companion animal vet and commercial poultry vet provided the perfect experience for her roles as a practitioner and educator.
She is owner of Surrey Poultry Vet; co-owner of Happy Healthy Hens; senior lecturer at the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine; commercial poultry consultant; Vet Record poultry editor; British Veterinary Poultry Association committee member and education lead; and Surrey Poultry Society veterinarian.
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