3 or 4 yr old Hen has Pasty Butt, Watery/Pasty stool, Lethargic, Not Eating Scratch, But Still Drinking Water

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If it is a reproductive issue, I will help you. It is unfortunate, but I have been through this many times because I have a rescue with many production breed hens. Despite what some may say, there is a lot of hope and treatments. @Debbie292d, two of my hens with confirmed EYP had pasty butt. I say first things first. I don't treat for worms unless it is confirmed because if a chicken is sick, it is too taxing on their bodies. If you do not have access to a vet, you could ask a dog vet if you brought in a sample, could they do a fecal check for worms. If the reproductive issue is EYP, then antibiotics need to be on board quickly. I have placed 6-suprelorin deslorins implants.

Great find, finding the meloxicam without a prescription. You can get this, but, my fear about the suspension (liquid), is that it is going to cost you a fortune. My vet prescribes the tablets for people and I just split the pills. You can use this below (please click on the drug interactions tab before using). What is her weight?

https://www.poultrydvm.com/drugs/aspirin

The implants are called suprelorin deslorin. They come in 4.7 and 9.4mgs. The only difference being how long they have to be replaced. They stop egg laying. With every case of reproductive disease/cancer, stopping egg laying allows for the body to do some healing with continuing to throw another cog in the wheel. For Henrietta (reproductive cancer), it stops feeding the tumors, and with my EYP's, after they are drained, it stops the eggs from going into the coelomic space. They are not FDA approved and cannot even be used off label by vets because chickens are considered food. We are the only country that does not allow it. Here is a good article: https://opensanctuary.org/suprelorin-implants-a-critical-tool-in-chicken-health/

Thank you for the appreciation, but, it is an honor to care for them. I am doing God's work, and I cannot believe anyone could treat them as poorly as most people do. I see our Lord when I look into their eyes. I have failed them too many times and lost a few, but I am doing my best and they are my life.

Your last sentences brought tears to my eyes! I feel you are doing the Lord’s work, too, and am so grateful there are people like yourself who dedicate themselves to helping animals in need.

Based on our interaction, I was compelled to find a vet and get her the help she needs before things go too far south for her. Luckily the vet I used to bring my rabbit to can see chickens, so he will see her before end of week. I’m praying for her. She is still eating and drinking for now, and it seems like her poop is getting more solid, which I’m taking as a good sign.