sick hens

  1. hollyandherhens

    Suddenly Sick Hens

    Hi all, I am hoping someone may be able to offer some advice... This morning I let the free-range flock out for breakfast this morning and two ladies just didn't come out. They are obviously unwell but I am at a loss. Their external condition appears good... Bright wattles and combs, shiny...
  2. A

    Help! Sick hen died

    so we had a hen that just died. We don’t know exactly what happened so I’m looking for some help! She was breathing a little raggedy yesterday but was still very active. Today we went to go close the coop up and they all went in except for her. She laid still and didn’t get up to go. My husband...
  3. C

    Chickens poopy butts-some runny, some like dried on butt feathers

    Hi there, I have 7 chickens. 4 out of my 7 chickens have runny poop. Which makes them have runny poppy butts. They are 10 months old. They are on Purina premium Layena crumbles from tractor supply. I also feed them their crushed egg shells and purina poultry grit. I give them my bread scraps, my...
  4. ChickenLover741

    Possible ILT, what do I do?

    I have a flock of 12 assorted birds at the moment and when I checked on them this morning, many were coughing and sneezing (at least 5 or 6) and two of them had crackly breathing at times. I separated the two who seemed the worst off and put them in my garage, but that's when Gouda coughed up a...
  5. Theroosterman

    In need of help

    Hello Two days ago, we considered adding two frizzle Pekins to our flock. We brought home a cream one and a lavender one, two 5 month old hens. They are currently quarantined away from the rest of my chickens because I suspect them to suffer from coryza or a type of cold. It is currently rainy...
  6. DeeAnn5

    two of four hens lethargic one of these with bloody diarhea

    History: Flock of 4 city backyard hens, 3 are about 2 years old and one is 7 years old. No eggs since last Summer. Last Fall I took one of the hens to the Vet and she was diagnosed with coccidia. Last Fall I gave 1 round of coccidiostat (3 days) , one month later 1 round of dewormer then...
  7. L

    Feathers Missing from Hens' Backs, Getting Worse

    Hello, everyone! I have fourteen standard hens, all assorted breeds. A couple weeks ago, I noticed their feathers in the bottom area of the back were plucked out, and the pink flesh was showing. I assumed my rooster was the problem, and removed him immediately, even though fourteen hens for one...
  8. SusanAtterton

    Yellow Foamy Poop - PLEASE READ AND HELP ME.

    I have read tons of these messages and only have become more confused. Attached is a picture. We brought home four more hens from the local farm & feed store, separated them from the rest of the flock; but kept them near, in hopes to quickly integrate. Put wormer in their water (to be safe)...
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