Big Girl is losing weight! Help me!

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Boiled an egg. After it cools I will see if she'll eat any. I wanted to bring her in the house, but again I'm griped at; saying she's going to get sick if I bring her in the air conditioned house from the 96 degree outdoors. Is it true that too big of a sudden temperature change makes chickens sick? Well tomorrow she's staying in the house so I can monitor her no matter what ANYBODY says.

 

[azygous]

Yes, it's true temperature fluctuations make chickens sick. It's not good for humans, either.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

That's just great. Now I'll have to leave her out in this heat today. But tomorrow she stays inside.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Ok, I gave her some boiled egg. She ate some, but not as heartily as the others. I'm really worried about her. She seems weak/wobbly. I've seen her droop over to one side and use her wings to push herself back up. I'll do what I can to see what she'll eat.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Big Girl is just barely eating at thing. I don't even think I've noticed her drinking. She's still pale. I'm giving her 24 hours. I'll keep her in the house tomorrow, but if she still refuses food, I have no choice but to put her down. I've noticed her doing these things though: clicking her beak, stamping her feet and picking at her feet. (her feet look ok, nothing abnormal)

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry that she seems to be declining.

Is there any way you can get some more photos of what she's like now along with her poop.
Let's go back over what you have done so far - what she eats, any vitamins/supplements, where she stays during the day/sleeps at night, etc. We may be missing something.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Today I'm keeping Big Girl in the house with a buddy. The other three are outside all upset because two are missing. Big Girl stays in the canvas dog pen with her sisters at night and sleeps on a wooden perch made by step-dad. I saw her drink plenty this morning, but barely eat. She just looks so weak. I put electroyites in the water.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

This isn't working. The other three outside were all upset because two were missing so Mom made me put Big Girl's companion outside. Stupid chickens.

 

[Eggcessive]

They are usually more comfortable outside with their flock as far as eating.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

I got her to eat some. She 's not refusing grasshoppers, and she'll eat a little food. She ate a little egg to. Haven't seen her poop. All she wants to do is lay down. I wanted to keep in the house so she wouldn't be put in that hot weather and so she'd have peace and quiet in case her problem is bulling. I don't know, it doesn't look good for her.