Phookahorse
In the Brooder
- Apr 16, 2020
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We have an approximately four year-old hen who we’ve had for about 8 months.
She laid eggs for the first few months then stopped and never started again. She lives with two other chickens and they get along well. They are fed lay mash and fresh vegetables everyday and get to wander around the ranch everyday.
A few days ago we noticed her rump was covered in poo. We cleaned her up and she seemed fine otherwise. Today, however, she was lethargic when we came out. She is not interested in eating or drinking and her comb has fallen over. Someone told me she could be egg bound; I felt her and can’t find any hard areas indicating an egg.
She is breathing heavily but there is no discharge anywhere. None of the other chickens are having difficulties.
Any ideas or help is appreciated. I separated her from the other chickens.
She laid eggs for the first few months then stopped and never started again. She lives with two other chickens and they get along well. They are fed lay mash and fresh vegetables everyday and get to wander around the ranch everyday.
A few days ago we noticed her rump was covered in poo. We cleaned her up and she seemed fine otherwise. Today, however, she was lethargic when we came out. She is not interested in eating or drinking and her comb has fallen over. Someone told me she could be egg bound; I felt her and can’t find any hard areas indicating an egg.
She is breathing heavily but there is no discharge anywhere. None of the other chickens are having difficulties.
Any ideas or help is appreciated. I separated her from the other chickens.