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    Figuring out what made my hen sick after I was gone for a month.

    Oviduct cancer is common in chickens over 2 years old. Here is a link to read: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/disorders-of-the-reproductive-system/neoplasia-of-the-reproductive-system-in-poultry
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    Figuring out what made my hen sick after I was gone for a month.

    Did you get any pictures? Cancer is common in chickens, and there are several types. Some caused by viruses.
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    Figuring out what made my hen sick after I was gone for a month.

    I would call your state vet to learn if they will do a necropsy and how to take the body in. It has to be kept cold, not frozen and either taken in or shipped overnight. It sounds like she is dying. Then you could try tube feeding her or have your vet give her subcutaneous fluids, but it may be...
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    Figuring out what made my hen sick after I was gone for a month.

    She appears emaciated. Has she been broody recently? With chickens, it can be hard to know if they have cancer, reproductive disorders, organ failure, or even Mareks disease, without getting a necropsy after death. Post a picture of the poop in case anyone has any thoughts. Many people lose a...
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    Figuring out what made my hen sick after I was gone for a month.

    If she is or has been molting she could look really off. But I would see if her crop is emptying by morning. It should be empty and hard to even feel.
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    Figuring out what made my hen sick after I was gone for a month.

    Can you feel of her crop to see if it is empty, full, firm, doughy, or puffy? Check it first think again in the morning. Crop impaction or sour crop could be a problem. You could restart the Corid if you wish. They can suffer from reproductive disorders, and this time of year when some are...
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    Figuring out what made my hen sick after I was gone for a month.

    Sorry about your sick hen and the lack of care they had. I have had sitters taking care of mine for a week usually, but I can’t imagine leaving them for a month. Others without chickens don’t have any clue what to do for them. I take my pet sitter with me and go over every detail, writing it...
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