The vet didn’t weigh her as we are shielding so he just prescribed it over the phone. She was an ok weight before, same as all my other hens I would say. Now her breastbone is really prominent when I pick her up, she has noticeably lost weight.
Yes, I can’t see anything suspicious though. It’s as though she wants to eat but something is stopping her and I can’t figure out what. The vet prescribed Baytril for her sour crop she finished that 2 days ago. She will pick up food so I know she’s interested in it, she just can’t eat it.
Thanks so much. I have taken a video but I can’t seem to attach it here. She will peck little bits of food (I’ve just tried her with some rice) but she won’t eat the full grain and just start clicking again and trying to wipe her beak. I have looked down her throat but I can’t see anything.
Thanks so much for your quick reply!
Here she is!
I’m in the UK, it’s around 6C right now but it drops to around 2C at night. They have a coop that’s more than big enough for the four of them but I wouldn’t like to lock them up all day. I’m thinking of investing in a bigger shed type thing for...
Hi Everyone!
In July 2019, I adopted four ex-battery hens. When they arrived, they were all very pale looking, scruffy/missing feathers and quite thin.
Over the past 4 months, the girls have thrived! Their combs and faces are red, they have gained weight and love rummaging about in my garden...