Chicken lethargic, barely standing/moving, seemingly labored breathing and slightly blue comb...

[JakRat]

Tractor supply. But you have to get the syringe to go with it (only way to get it out). You can give it orally though. Try to find the smallest syringe possible since hens of course take much less than the other farm animals.

Can you post a picture of her?

 

[5th chick]

 

[madditremaine]

I have a hen that is very similar, but she doesn't have a blue comb. she just stands there, looking dazed. she's only four-ish months old. I'm really scared. She's one of my favorites. Sometimes she'll sneeze and it'll sound like there is gunk in her throat. I've looked down her throat and there is no buildup that I can see, but its still really bad. Please help!!!

 

[ellendietz]

Anyone? I've researched options but cant find any match...hen about 2 yrs old...no previous history of illness with my flock...really came out of nowhere...any help appreciated...just worried about my other 7 layers who inhabit the same area...any feedback is appreciated...no sign of being egg bound...

Thanks again in advance...

Courtney

I just saw one of my Barred rocks have the same thing so I found your entry. I went into the pen and picked her up to comfort her and isolate her and treat her and I think she had a heart attack in my arms. Three jerking spasms, her blue comb turned red and she died. So sad.

The only thing I did different was a put some old spent dried peat moss in the corner of their run for a dust bath. Could that have done something?