Chicken Dazed - Not moving

[PollitosNS]

Hi,

Two nights ago one of my chickens didn't come back to the coop. It was a pretty cold night (1-4 degrees C). In the morning I found her sitting on the front step to the coop and let her back in. I then noticed that she was acting strangely - completely in a daze like state. She has been like this ever since. She does not move around - has been sleeping on the coop floor. Last night she couldn't even get back in the coop - Just stood there on the steps.
She seems to be getting worse. Slowly losing her more and more of her awareness and motor skills.

She is older (maybe 2-3 years old, not exactly sure - she was a rescue). She has recently recovered from a molt. She does not seem to be injured, or have an impacted crop, lice, mites and I have recently de-wormed them. Her vent looks OK - a bit messy but not anything concerning. She responds when being handled but definitely not what I would call feisty.

Not sure what is going on... Any suggestions? Do not want to cull but will have to if she doesn't show any signs of improvement
Thanks in advance!

 

[chickens really]

Possibly got too cold and needs to warm up...Bring her inside to warm her up for an hour...Then put her back outside...

 

[Eggcessive]

How is your hen doing now? Did you get her warm and did she drink some water for you? Are her feet and legs working okay?

 

[PollitosNS]

How is your hen doing now? Did you get her warm and did she drink some water for you? Are her feet and legs working okay?

Unfortunately she passed away yesterday. She seemed to be functioning fine (no paralysis) but just wasn't moving much. Almost seemed like she wasn't all there mentally.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry for your loss. She may have gotten too cold, but an internal problem make have been possible as well. You can try to look at her internal organs for any clues to a possible cause of death if you want to find a cause of death. Check her crop, gizzard, intestines, look at liver, heart, and abdominal contents for egg matter or tumors.

 

[H&Hchickens]

Now, instead of asking social media about something this serious, why don't you just take her to the vet? It seems pretty bad.

 

[orrpeople]

Now, instead of asking social media about something this serious, why don't you just take her to the vet? It seems pretty bad.

I think you are quite mistaken about the level of expertise to be found on this website; as well as the lack of expertise most veterinarians have regarding poultry health issues. It is extremely common to come into contact with correct, well researched information on this site that goes beyond theoretical research, because most of the credible members have actual experience to substantiate their claims.

 

[micstrachan]

Now, instead of asking social media about something this serious, why don't you just take her to the vet? It seems pretty bad.

Seriously? This is a site for support. To share knowledge and help each other. This is NOT “social media.” Criticism, especially ignorant criticism, is not appreciated. My hen saw three avian vets this past year. Almost $2000 later, I still lost her. Had I come here first, I might still gave her today. Or at least might have understood it was tine to let her go. My girl had egg yolk peritonitis followed by salpingitis. The avian vet still gave her a $330 hormone implant just a few days before she passed. Infuriating. While avian veterinary care is best in many circumstances, they also want to make money. The point is, I can tell you from personal experience sometimes coming to BYC is going to be the most helpful option. Now, instead of judging someone else’s situation, how about we respectfully support and try to help each other?

 

[micstrachan]

Unfortunately she passed away yesterday. She seemed to be functioning fine (no paralysis) but just wasn't moving much. Almost seemed like she wasn't all there mentally.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs.