Sort of a normal 'at rest' position but with lowered tail. Her head is not really lowered down but not lifted as though alert. Occasionally she lifts her tail up to the usual position. She will sometimes walk around a little and peck at something but movements are slow. This afternoon she was...
Thanks for the thoughts, and the welcome! I'm not sure if it could be coccidiosis, I have not noticed any blood in the poop, and they were fed medicated chick starter when young.
How did you identify coccidiosis as the most probable cause Jackie-83?
Hello, I'm a new member, so I hope I'm doing this right!
I have a 6 month old blue copper marans hen who is unwell. About 3-4 days ago I noticed she was acting subdued. Her tail was down and comb seemed floppier than usual, but not pale. She's not laying but none of my 5 hens are laying much...
Hi there! I'm a new member. Here's some info about me.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
No, I had chickens as a teenager which my parents helped me raise. I got chickens again in 2015 when my partner and I moved to a piece of land.
(2) How many chickens do you have...