Chicken don't look to well

[nikk]

Hi
I am Very new to keeping chickens.....10 days now.
I have 2 black tailed hens bought from a reputable farm and at POL.
The hen in questions seems to be doing only what I can describe as silent squarking with her eyes closed and today she is sitting down. She has layed eggs previously, the last being today but i am worried i am missing something.
Food is ok and Water changed twice daily. They go mad for cat food (Rabbit).
I would appreciate some help as i dont want Iris to be ill

Thanks

 

[Akrnaf2]

Welcom to BYC!

You need to describe some more if you want any
Suggestion.
Does she sneeze?have some nasal discharge? Swollen face,eye? Does she have diarrhea? What the color of here pop?the color of here comb? Do you see any singes of blood in it? Did you deworm here? What is the percentage of the cat food in the overall daily food that you serve them? I need some mire information!

 

[nikk]

Hi
Thanks for replying.
Her poop is normal, her comb is red. she does have what appears to be a cough/sneeze.
When she does the 'silent squawking' she has her eyes closed. No swelling of the face and no other noticable changes aprt from what i'd mentioned.
As for the cat food... its about the equivilant of 3 spoonfuls daily.

Hope that helps
Thanks Again

 

[nikk]

woke up this morning to a dead hen. I phoned the farm who says it sounded like gape worm but are surprised that it had died so quickly. Sad times...RIP Iris