Chicken Getting Pretty Bad Pretty Quick

[Kevan Grant]

A few days ago we noticed one of our ex battery hens of about 3-5 years old seemed to have a cold, sneezing etc.
Today she is lying down in the run, uninterested in food but will drink, her crest has become darkened to a bluey black and her back end is dirty, it feels like there is a build up of pooh in her rear end, she hasn't poohed for a while and the last she did was very watery, what can people recommend I personally can do right now for her?
We don't think she's laid since she became ill and we keep them in a coop at night on perches.

 

[rebel yell]

I know it sounds crazy but give her wine as much as u can give her, what this does is it is like you taking elaxitve but a lot quicker, ever drank a bottle of wine? most of the time you will be on the toilet for a while, hope this helps you out its worked for me several times,good luck.

 

[Kevan Grant]

She is incredibly sleepy and refuses to move, we washed her back end, her breathing sounds like she has a cold or a runny nose...

 

[teach1rusl]

If you put food near her, especially "treats," will she eat???

 

[CMV]

If her comb is blue-black then she has a serious respiratory issue. If you are not willing/able to bring her to a vet then the kindest thing you can do is to euthanize her. She is suffering and is unlikely to recover with out veterinary intervention. I would also be concerned about her spreading a disease into the remaining flock. Respiratory diseases are notorious for being highly contagious. At the very least separate her out from the rest of your flock. I am sorry for your girl. She has not had an easy time with being an ex-battery hen. You are a good person for rescuing her.

 

[Kevan Grant]

Even when offered treats she refuses to eat, it does look like we'll need her put down

 

[jjparke]

A dull comb also indicates dehydration. Sounds like it's her time to go. Make sure you don't prolong the suffering.

 

[Rusty103]

My chickens went pale and looked sick just like yours but were 1 year old I lost them in 3 days every chicken in that pen.

 

[1_FnkyFrm]

Hate to say it but it sounds like this http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/birdbiosecurity/AI/, but I might be wrong..

 

[CMV]

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