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  1. LaFleche

    Purple and drooping comb, no appetite, poopy butt, etc.

    Deworming will not harm them. I would definitely deworm the whole flock and try to scoop up as much of their droppings in the run and outside as possible during the deworming period. Then change the complete bedding including nest boxes and burn it. If possible, let them range on fresh grounds.
  2. LaFleche

    Purple and drooping comb, no appetite, poopy butt, etc.

    Age can contribute and of course the size of the eggs as well. Worms can deprive the bird of important nutrients that would be needed to form a proper eggshell. They can also cause obstructions of the digestive tract and injure the lining. Sometimes they even ascend into the oviduct causing...
  3. LaFleche

    Purple and drooping comb, no appetite, poopy butt, etc.

    When did you last deworm? And what exactly including treats are you feeding? As her shells are described to be brittle it would be useful to give her additional calcium citrate 600+ D3 to form a proper eggshell. One tablet daily for 7-10 consecutive days.
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