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She took up with a broody hen, who let her hang out. And now all is peaceful all around. So, a happy ending to a two week long saga. Thanks, everyone!

Ok, one more question - these bruises (?) on her comb, is that from being pecked by the others? They were not there until I returned her to the coop.

I returned my girl to the flock. Now one of them has been attacking her, and so she is staying away and hiding still. But she seems healthy now. Not vigorous, but healthy. I hope the rest of the flock comes to accept her return.

Thanks for the response. I have had her under a heat lamp and separated for three days now. She is now seeming fine, and I returned her to the coop. But now the other girls are pecking at her and she is hiding. It rough out there!

I am surprised at the silence about our question here. These folks are usually quite responsive. My hen is still in quarantine, but ate a bit today. So I just can't tell what to do. And even if she recovers, is she still a danger to the rest of the chickens?

I too have almost this exact situation with my 3 year old white Plymouth rock. She just as you described. Messy butt. Is she contagious? Must I put her down? Wait for any recovery? Not wait?