- Oct 15, 2008
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Hi all,
New member here. We have a 4 year old hen that we found lying on her side this morning. She was very lethargic. Actually thought she was dead when we first found her. It was about 34 degrees last night and she was lying outside so she was cold. We brought her in, put her in a box by the stove and warmed her up. Also forced a little water down. She is a bit more responsive this evening (eyes open and head upright instead of slumped over). However she still does not seem to be able to stand. We saw her poop once today. It was dark, stinking and very soft--kind of like tar. She doesn't seem interested in eating. I tried feeling her craw and it seems soft. Don't know if she's been laying as we have 4 hens and the share nesting sites. Appreciate any help.
New member here. We have a 4 year old hen that we found lying on her side this morning. She was very lethargic. Actually thought she was dead when we first found her. It was about 34 degrees last night and she was lying outside so she was cold. We brought her in, put her in a box by the stove and warmed her up. Also forced a little water down. She is a bit more responsive this evening (eyes open and head upright instead of slumped over). However she still does not seem to be able to stand. We saw her poop once today. It was dark, stinking and very soft--kind of like tar. She doesn't seem interested in eating. I tried feeling her craw and it seems soft. Don't know if she's been laying as we have 4 hens and the share nesting sites. Appreciate any help.