Almost 5 Year Old Silkie Hen Eyes Partially Closed, and moving a little slower than usual

[LukeS]

She was out most of the day in the TX heat (like she usually is in the summer). She's inside now, resting. She ate some and drank a lot when I brought her in.

 

[LukeS]

Does anyone know what's wrong with her?

 

[Turd bird]

she might be to hot outside

 

[LukeS]

she might be to hot outside

She's been inside over an hour now. Other than moving slower than usual and her eyes being almost closed, and not eating tons of food like she almost always does when I bring her inside she's acting normal. She's drank a decent amount.

 

[LukeS]

she might be to hot outside

Alright, I fed her a tomato and she seems a little perkier.

 

[FrostRanger]

You might have to keep a closer eye on her, 5 is getting up there for a chicken and older birds are more sensitive to extreme temperatures

 

[LukeS]

You might have to keep a closer eye on her, 5 is getting up there for a chicken and older birds are more sensitive to extreme temperatures

I've been checking on her. Anything I should give her?

 

[FrostRanger]

I've been checking on her. Anything I should give her?

I'd give her an electrolyte such as hydrohen or save a chick (with a separate source of fresh water too). That will help her rehydrate

 

[LukeS]

I'd give her an electrolyte such as hydrohen or save a chick (with a separate source of fresh water too). That will help her rehydrate

Don't have either of those (I gave her a tomato though). Are you saying give her a bowl of water with electrolytes and another without?

 

[FrostRanger]

Don't have either of those. Are you saying give her a bowl of water with electrolytes and another without?

Yes. If you don't have any you can make your own with sugar, water and a pinch of salt