Buff Orpington not eating

[Laurie B]

Hen's (There are 3 of them) will be three years old in March. One is mostly standing around all fluffed up comb laid over not eating. Don't know what to do, don't have a vet that sees poultry. Even dug up worm she won't eat, yogurt only one bite (they usually LOVE it).

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hi! Is she laying? Any heavy breathing? Can you give her calcium citrate? I would offer raw yolk and any meal worms or grubs you have. Also offer sweetened water to boost her appetite.

 

[Razzlefrazzle]

Hen's (There are 3 of them) will be three years old in March. One is mostly standing around all fluffed up comb laid over not eating. Don't know what to do, don't have a vet that sees poultry. Even dug up worm she won't eat, yogurt only one bite (they usually LOVE it).

Have you checked her over for any other symptoms and problems? Seen her poop? Any trouble breathing, watery eyes, mucus, etc? Is she currently laying?

Give her belly and backside a feel for any general swelling/squishiness or lumps particularly around her vent. Check her crop. If she hasn't been eating or drinking it should be flat and empty. If you feel a hard lump she probably has a crop impaction. If it's large and squishy and doesn't go down over a few hours she likely has sour crop.

 

[Laurie B]

Hi! Is she laying? Any heavy breathing? Can you give her calcium citrate? I would offer raw yolk and any meal worms or grubs you have. Also offer sweetened water to boost her appetite.

Sorry don't know how to tag But thank you for advice and concern It was much appreciated. She is doing better and eating.

 

[Laurie B]

Have you checked her over for any other symptoms and problems? Seen her poop? Any trouble breathing, watery eyes, mucus, etc? Is she currently laying?

Give her belly and backside a feel for any general swelling/squishiness or lumps particularly around her vent. Check her crop. If she hasn't been eating or drinking it should be flat and empty. If you feel a hard lump she probably has a crop impaction. If it's large and squishy and doesn't go down over a few hours she likely has sour crop.

Thank you for your advice and information. Thinking Impacted crop, hard ball I got her to drink a good amount of water and message her crop all broke loose & she is now eating and scratching around.

 

[SmiYa0126]

Sorry don't know how to tag But thank you for advice and concern It was much appreciated. She is doing better and eating.

Wonderful news! How's her poops?

 

[Laurie B]

Wonderful news! How's her poops?

@SmiYa0126
Haven't been able to tell with the rain & snow. But will keep an eye on it. If it looks bad or odd will try to get back to you, Thank you
I will bookmark this so I can find you. Old sucks