Chicken is inactive, sitting on the ground, doesn't eat.

[Luciana069]

Is it winter in Argentina? Can you feel of her crop to see if it is empty, full firm or puffy? The crop is located in the upper right chest and is where the food is stored after eating vefore it moves to the gizzard:
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Yes, it is winter. Today is 16 C.
I'll check the article and see if I can do that test. Thanks!

 

[Luciana069]

That's a pretty big egg! Is she acting differently now?

Yes, I haven't seen her sitting in the ground again like that other day. But I still see she is not as active as the others. She stays a long time just standing, without eating, scratching her feathers, and she drinks more water than the others. Today I haven't seen her eating at all.

 

[Luciana069]

I'm not sure what is going on, but like eggsandhens I am wondering if it is very hot weather there? I have had hens get lethargic and really thirsty during heat waves. I give my girls electrolytes during summer if they seem off. Here is a blog with a recipe for electrolytes in case the heat is an issue: https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2017/05/how-to-make-homemade-electrolytes-for.html

Also, here is a good article about doing chicken health exams: https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-checkup-diy-physical-exam/

It's winter here, 16 degrees Celsius today. I was more worried about the cold actually, but I'm not sure what's the right temperature for chickens.

 

[Luciana069]

I'm not sure what is going on, but like eggsandhens I am wondering if it is very hot weather there? I have had hens get lethargic and really thirsty during heat waves. I give my girls electrolytes during summer if they seem off. Here is a blog with a recipe for electrolytes in case the heat is an issue: https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2017/05/how-to-make-homemade-electrolytes-for.html

Also, here is a good article about doing chicken health exams: https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-checkup-diy-physical-exam/

I have notice just one of the hens drinking much water. The others look normal.