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    lethargic hen, discolored comb

    she really seems to be on her last legs. she moved around a bit this evening after her bath and drying, but other than that she's been very still, eyes mostly closed, slow even breathing. i can't get her to eat, though she has had a bit of water. if it is worms or an infection, is this too late...
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    lethargic hen, discolored comb

    i'm not sure when she laid her last egg - we've been away for the week. i gave her a warm bath, which she seemed to enjoy, or at least she was very relaxed. she's drying and resting now in the living room. no egg passed yet. i'll try again tomorrow if she makes it through the night. poor girl
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    lethargic hen, discolored comb

    thanks, chickenzoo, for the quick response. we don't worm our birds because i've heard that it is not necessary in our area. upon closer inspection, it seems that her vent might've been partially blocked by poop - got her cleaned up, but her abdomen is quite swollen and i'm worried that she...
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    lethargic hen, discolored comb

    I have a two year old barred rock hen who is very lethargic and has a discolored comb. She is usually the most perky of the flock, but I found her this morning just standing in the hen house. I examined her and don't see anything that looks off, except that her comb is listing to the side and is...
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