Help!

[jwalters15]

Went out to the coop just now and our three year old golden comet was moving very slowly and not her normal self. I’ve set up a home inside and have her wrapped up in a towel outside. Two days ago she was moving about just fine. Any thoughts? She is able to open her eyes but she’s just keeping them closed.

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hello! I would dose her with calcium citrate, twice a day, also give her a nice dose of nutri drench and raw yolk.

 

[Stravager]

She has passed.

Sorry for your loss. That's never easy.
I'm going to sound super callous here, but if you wanted to do a necropsy you might be able to tell if it was organ failure that killed her or if it was a disease that might affect the rest of your flock. Even if you can't do that, monitor the rest of your flock closely.

 

[tlcmurphy]

We’re planning on necropsy but they’re not open until Tuesday. Now not sure how to preserve until then, it’s a long time.

Keep the body cold but not frozen until the necropsy.

 

[jwalters15]

I’m so sorry I have owned and currently have golden comets they are such sweet birds as I’m sure yours was the only downside to getting them is that because they have such a high egg production they are prone to various diseases and have a very short life span. Most golden comets start to decline and die around three years of age. I haven’t had one live longer than five. I while suspect yours suffered from reproductive issues.

She was awesome. Definitely a sweet one and a family favorite with how friendly she was.

 

[Stravager]

The tips of her combs look purple... What other symptoms is she showing? Poop? Feather condition? Did you check for mites?

 

[jwalters15]

Checked under wings and vent and didn’t see any mites. This is her poop from when she came out of the coop.

 

[Certified Chicken Lover]

Golden comets are prone to a lot of reproductive diseases and start rapidly declining around three years of age. What is her diet? when was the last time she laid an egg?? Also do you have a better picture of that poop? I can't tell because its blurry but it looks like it might be a lash egg

 

[jwalters15]

We use nutrena naturists 16% pellets and mealworms as treats. Not sure on last egg because we have 6 light brown egg layers. Her poop was real small, about the size of a thumb nail.

 

[jwalters15]

She has passed.