We have a sick hen. She had a high fever, and was very lethargic. The Feed Store guy gave us some anti biotics after determining she didn't have a few other things. That was three days ago, she still seems very listless. Yesterday she had a very yolky poo, but before that laid a perfectly good egg. She seems less hot today, but as listless, and she only eats what I give her in a dropper.
The oldest hen, Cider, is very worried. She is doing this thing trying to prop Suzy B up by crawling below her legs and acting as a kind of cushion. Mostly I have kept Suzy inside, but I feel like if she is not going to make it, Cider is the one who wants to be there with her. Today isn't hot so I'm letting them outside together. Have you seen this behavior before? It is so touching and sad. CIder isn't foraging (unless I put out treats), she is just sitting below Suzy.
I think I may try to soak the hen in water. Maybe an egg broke inside her? I can't figure out. She has always laid. We lvoe her so much, and are so worried.
The oldest hen, Cider, is very worried. She is doing this thing trying to prop Suzy B up by crawling below her legs and acting as a kind of cushion. Mostly I have kept Suzy inside, but I feel like if she is not going to make it, Cider is the one who wants to be there with her. Today isn't hot so I'm letting them outside together. Have you seen this behavior before? It is so touching and sad. CIder isn't foraging (unless I put out treats), she is just sitting below Suzy.
I think I may try to soak the hen in water. Maybe an egg broke inside her? I can't figure out. She has always laid. We lvoe her so much, and are so worried.
I've read of chickens taking care of each other but have never experienced it. Are Suzy & Cider the only ones you have or are there others? Asking cause of the concern if Suzy gets worst, Cider maybe heart broken 
Thank you all in advance 
