Chicken collapsing and lying on ground suddenly.

[The Yakima Kid]

Welcome to BYC. You are to be congratulated on having an 11 year old hen in such good condition until now. It's very hard to say what exactly is the matter, but it does sound a bit neurological. Drooping wings can be a sign of general, weakness, but the staggering sounds worrisome. I might suggest that you try some vitamins in the water, and give her a little egg each day for some extra protein. A complete16% protein chicken feed would be good for her. Worming her and checking for mites would also be helpful. She may be in her final stages of life, and I would try to keep her comfortable.

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[Squigzeh]

She died peacefully in her sleep last night, though she was weak she showed no signs of pain or sickness so I hope she at least had a happy last few days. Thanks for the help and advice while it lasted.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry for your loss. It seems whenever someone posts about drooping wings in their chicken, they seem to go pretty quickly.