I have a Black Astrolorp (from my original flock three years ago) who suddenly started dragging her tail a couple of months ago. I took her to the emergency vet fearing she was egg bound but she laid an egg while there. $1000 later they sent us home with pain meds and no diagnosis despite xrays...
My sole remaining Swedish Flower hen is suddenly isolating herself from the rest of the flock (noticed it yesterday early). Her chest is enlarged and I was worried about impacted crop but she is empty, apparently not eating much. Immediately after I put her down, she puffs up her chest again. I...