Chicken dying and no idea why!!

[MrsTush]

I appreciate both of you trying to help me figure this out. I can't understand it. Something must be going on inside that just dropped her. I will be surprised if she makes it through the night.

 

[Weeg]

She was vaccinated for that too.
We're in North Carolina in the middle of the state.

North Carolina is hopping with AI. Your hens are at VERY high risk. I would be very concerned that this is at the cause. How is your hen?

 

[Weeg]

I appreciate both of you trying to help me figure this out. I can't understand it. Something must be going on inside that just dropped her. I will be surprised if she makes it through the night.

When/if she doesn't, I would highly suggest getting a necropsy done. Doing one yourself would yield the quickest results, though you'll start to see more deaths in you flock very soon if this is AI.

 

[Weeg]

Honestly, I would consider culling at this point. By the looks of her, I don't think she will recover. What ever decision you make will be the right one, you are a much better judge of her current situation. It can be so hard. Sending hugs your way.

 

[MrsTush]

I'm going to say this just one more time. She has NONE of these symptoms...

Common bird flu symptoms in chickens include:​

• Edema in the comb and wattles
• Purple discoloration / cyanosis of the wattles, combs, and legs
• Diarrhea
• Nasal discharge
• Soft-shelled or misshapen eggs
• Decreased egg production
• Coughing and sneezing
• Lack of coordination
• Swelling of the head, eyelids, wattles, hocks, and comb
• Lack of energy and appetite
• Pinpoint hemorrhages on feet and shanks
• Ruffled feathers

 

[MrsTush]

North Carolina is hopping with AI. Your hens are at VERY high risk. I would be very concerned that this is at the cause. How is your hen?

Not true. There have been 3 birds documents as of March

 

[SilverBirds]

Other then maybe having some sort of parasites or poisoning, I have no idea. I'll let you know if I find anything else.

 

[Weeg]

I'm going to say this just one more time. She has NONE of these symptoms...

Common bird flu symptoms in chickens include:​

• Edema in the comb and wattles
• Purple discoloration / cyanosis of the wattles, combs, and legs
• Diarrhea
• Nasal discharge
• Soft-shelled or misshapen eggs
• Decreased egg production
• Coughing and sneezing
• Lack of coordination
• Swelling of the head, eyelids, wattles, hocks, and comb
• Lack of energy and appetite
• Pinpoint hemorrhages on feet and shanks
• Ruffled feathers

This doesn't apply to all birds. NC is carrying HPAI, High path.

Symptoms of HIGH PATH Avian Influenza-
Sudden Death

I'm not saying it is 100% what she has, I don't have the experience or information to determine that. I just think that it may still be a possibility. Interested to see what others may say. Just checked the USDA website, and the most recent case was on March 29th, a commercial Turkey farm.
I'm sorry we even have to consider this option, I'm sure its so hard. Sending hugs.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

It doesn't "usually" affect adult birds. I've never heard if it being a problem for adults. Only young birds I believe.

I have had an adult bird die of cocci so I know it can happen. She had other things going on but it took me too long to figure it out. The symptoms of that would not be so sudden though based on my experience. The hen would be losing weight and looking lethargic long before it got to this point

 

[Weeg]

Here's a screen shot with symptoms for HPAI.