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Thank you. In my experience with chickens, it seems like if they get sick, they die. They are really delicate animals. Thank you everybody.

I just checked on her. She is relieved of her suffering. Good by Penelope. You were a sweet chicken.

Quote: Thank you! No, I haven't found a vet yet. Penelope is still the same. I'll go out and check on her real quick.

Quote: Thank you! I was wondering about respiratory infection. The raw garlic should help with that. Not sure if it's true, but I heard that it was more powerful then antibiotics. I'll look around, and thank you for responding. Also, I was wondering about eggbound? I thought she might be...

Penelope is panting now... yesterday she was breathing pretty hard... I gave her some raw garlic (it's a natural antibiotic)... her wings are still droopy... Her bottom has some poop on it. Her poop looks a little runny. Is all this because of the sudden change in the weather? Need some...

UPDATE It's a wild guess, but I wonder if she's laying her first egg? She is laying down and breathing hard-really hard! Could it be? Here are some pictures:

1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Penelope is a Silkie cross. She is about 8 months old. (just a guess). She does seem to be thinner then she was. 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Penelope has droopy wings and doesn't run...