I had a 9 month old laying hen die this afternoon. She didn't come out when I let the rest of the gang out to free range yesterday. I found her walking slowly, her backside covered in green watery poop. I brought her in the house and attempted to hydrate / feed her by hand. She was so sick. She lay down and wouldn't get up. Wouldn't eat wouldn't drink on her own. She felt thin and her eyes looked sunken. I didn't feel any eggs in her abdomen. She passed away just a little while ago. I was shocked at how quickly she deteriorated.
It's been incredibly wet here lately and I'm thinking cocci or maybe sour crop. Her crop did feel spongy and when I gently squeezed it air would come out of her beak and it stank.
My question is what do I do now? My BA just hatched 3 babies and am TERRIFIED I have cocci on my hands. I have 8 other chickens and 3 chicks to take care of and I'm not sure what to do with their coop and run... any help would be appreciated.
It's been incredibly wet here lately and I'm thinking cocci or maybe sour crop. Her crop did feel spongy and when I gently squeezed it air would come out of her beak and it stank.
My question is what do I do now? My BA just hatched 3 babies and am TERRIFIED I have cocci on my hands. I have 8 other chickens and 3 chicks to take care of and I'm not sure what to do with their coop and run... any help would be appreciated.