- Nov 30, 2011
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I went out to one of my laying hen coops this morning and found one of my girls sitting in a corner...at first I didn't notice anything wrong with her but when one of the meaner hens walked over and pecked her chest (at which she normally squawks) she just kept on laying there like nothing happened.
Well I put her in isolation and since this morning she's barely moved (standing every once in awhile to change positions), hasnt eaten, and seems to have labored breathing (although she's not gasping or anything). Her comb's taken on a blue tinge at the edges as well...
I'm not sure what's going on with her...she was healthy & happy yesterday but I dont know how long she'll last like this (especially without eating)...has anyone else had any hens do anything similar?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Courtney
Well I put her in isolation and since this morning she's barely moved (standing every once in awhile to change positions), hasnt eaten, and seems to have labored breathing (although she's not gasping or anything). Her comb's taken on a blue tinge at the edges as well...
I'm not sure what's going on with her...she was healthy & happy yesterday but I dont know how long she'll last like this (especially without eating)...has anyone else had any hens do anything similar?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Courtney