3 year old chicken diarrhea and droopy tail

[PisstartTheGroot]

My golden comet is just over 3 years old, i noticed her acting lethargic and abnormally “calm” whenever I’d handle her yesterday, now she’s reluctant to walk but will if I’m carrying her in her cage or bed, her wings and tail are droopy, the tips of her combs are a bit purple, and I do feel a hard lump on the left side of her abdomen (possibly an egg?) She does unfortunately have mites, a lot around her vent area. Her poop is also green but mostly clear with some undigested seeds, I have pics from earlier today. I’m currently treating her for Coccidiosis just in case that’s what it is. No labored breathing and she is looking more alert today

 

[Perris]

treat the mites asap as they will be sapping her energy and spirit; 4-6 drops of Ivermectin pour on applied to the skin on the back of the neck is easy and effective, repeat after 10 days to kill the mites that hatch in the interim.

 

[PisstartTheGroot]

treat the mites asap as they will be sapping her energy and spirit; 4-6 drops of Ivermectin pour on applied to the skin on the back of the neck is easy and effective, repeat after 10 days to kill the mites that hatch in the interim.

Ah thank you so much!! I’ll order that right away!

 

[Perris]

I don't know where you are so how many varieties of it exist where you are, but the appropriate one here is the one sold for pigeons (because it's not approved for use on poultry here). Brand is Harkamectin in the UK.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I would definitely treat the mites, and try to trim the feathers around her vent.

 

[PisstartTheGroot]

I don't know where you are so how many varieties of it exist where you are, but the appropriate one here is the one sold for pigeons (because it's not approved for use on poultry here). Brand is Harkamectin in the UK.

Ah, I’m in the US! I don’t think there are a ton here but I have found this one, https://www.revivalanimal.com/product/generic-ivomec-1-injection/all-dog-and-cat-supplies

 

[PisstartTheGroot]

I would definitely treat the mites, and try to trim the feathers around her vent.

Thank for your advice! I’ll do that this afternoon! Would you also recommend I give her a butt wash?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Thank for your advice! I’ll do that this afternoon! Would you also recommend I give her a butt wash?

That would probably help. (I haven't done much chicken butt washing though)

 

[Perris]

Ah, I’m in the US! I don’t think there are a ton here but I have found this one, https://www.revivalanimal.com/product/generic-ivomec-1-injection/all-dog-and-cat-supplies

have a look on this thread, which was written by someone in the US and contains all the info you need I think https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...seases-treatments-medicine-suggestions.73286/

 

[PisstartTheGroot]

have a look on this thread, which was written by someone in the US and contains all the info you need I think https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...seases-treatments-medicine-suggestions.73286/

Thank you! That thread looks really informative I’ll definitely be looking it over!!