A pretty sick hen

[Ian Patterson]

I have a white laying hen that is part of a flock and over the last week it has developed the following symptoms:

Stopped laying (not sure how long ago)
Droopy comb but still red
listless
Dropped wings and head
dirty bum
Clear eyes

I isolated it a couple of days ago with its own water and food and it seems to be eating and drinking
and was kind of looking a bit more interested so i thought it was on the mend. I actually wormed it
as well during this time.
I let it out yesterday and it seemed to have perked up a bit but as the day progressed today
it seemed to deteriorate. I just picked it up to put it back in the sick room and it discharged
yellow fluid from its beek probably about 1/2 a cup.

Any suggestions other than the chop?

Cheers

Ian

 

[casportpony]

The vomiting could mean that the dying process has started. If she makes it through the night, it's probably something else. Just keep her warm.

-Kathy

 

[Eggcessive]

Is her crop full and squishy? She may need to be treated for sour crop. Nystatin may help if you can get a prescription for it from your vet. http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/answers-from-chicken-vet-on-impacted.html

 

[Ian Patterson]

Many thanks to you all but she passed away last night, They say when you have live stock you always
get dead stock, how true as our girls faid away just from old age generally.
Just for future is there a tonic that will help if you have a hen that is looking poorly you know like a
panadol or something. I dont get many sick ones but feel a bit helpless when i do.

Thanks againg for your help

Patto

 

[casportpony]

Sorry for you loss. {{{{{{hugs}}}}}

-Kathy

 

[BigECarter]

Here is a link to an article about what to do when you have a sick hen:

http://hencam.com/faq/diagnosing-a-sick-chicken/

Sorry for your loss.