I have (had) four chickens in a chicken tractor that moves every few days. I came home from a weekend away to find my rhode island, who had been looking a little droopy before I left (which I attributed to molting), with what I believe was water belly. She was only three, and it never got any...
I haven't been able to feel it! He just feels kind of squishy in that area.
He has been eating a little bit (I think) and he's definitely drinking plenty of water. He's been standing up a little bit more, but is still not crowing, and is very pale and droopy. And no improvement to his...
This might sound strange, but I'm a first time chicken owner- how do I feel his crop?
I haven't seen anything that looks like mites or lice (I've been checking) but I'll keep an eye out.
I'll give the sugar water a try and see if he'll drink that.
Thanks so much!
Hi all,
I have a year old rooster that I just inherited from a friend (plus two hens). The rooster was fine initially but now has stopped crowing and has become very lethargic. Mostly he lays in the corner and won't rouse, which is very unusual for him. He has been looking a little droopy...