Chicken Panting, won't move much... (NOT HEAT)

[BrownLeggys]

Hey guys. It's been about 80s today, but I don't think its heat...


It's now nighttime, around 70s temp, but for the past few hours (just started today) one of my hens has been lying down normally close to the water outside, panting a lot, and not moving. Will not accept treats, she was actually challenged by another hen but just layed completely still...

it's now nighttime and normally she flies up to a perch, but for the first time in 2 years she is laying down, still panting, on the ramp which is easy to get to.


What could be wrong? It's been like this for a long time.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Has she laid an egg today?

 

[BrownLeggys]

Has she laid an egg today?

I'm not sure (we have four chickens) and we collected 2 eggs today

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'm not sure (we have four chickens) and we collected 2 eggs today

I'd check if she's egg bound. Internal check would be more accurate then palpitating the abdomen.

Internal check is sticking your finger up her vent, go no further then your second knuckle. But if the egg is right there, you'll touch it immediately.

If there's an egg stuck, give her a Calcium Citrate Tablet. Even if you don't feel an egg, still give it to her.

What's her breed?

 

[BrownLeggys]

I'd check if she's egg bound. Internal check would be more accurate then palpitating the abdomen.

Internal check is sticking your finger up her vent, go no further then your second knuckle. But if the egg is right there, you'll touch it immediately.

If there's an egg stuck, give her a Calcium Citrate Tablet. Even if you don't feel an egg, still give it to her.

What's her breed?

Brown Leghorn

 

[MysteryChicken]

Brown Leghorn

A high Production egg layer.

I'd definitely give her a good look over.

 

[BrownLeggys]

She's one of the more tame ones though

A high Production egg layer.

I'd definitely give her a good look over.

Some people recommend soaking chickens in solutions... should I do this even if I'm not 100% sure she's eggbound

 

[MysteryChicken]

She's one of the more tame ones though

Some people recommend soaking chickens in solutions... should I do this even if I'm not 100% sure she's eggbound

Some recommend it, some don't.

I'd check her for an egg before any treatment.

 

[BrownLeggys]

Some recommend it, some don't.

I'd check her for an egg before any treatment.

Alright. Aside from being eggbound (although sadly she's met a lot of the symptoms) are there any other common possibilities?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She's lying next to the water, is she drinking a lot? What's her crop feel like?
Is she pooping?

I'd check for an egg.
Hydration and Calcium Citrate (1 tablet daily for a few days).

If she's very stressed and panting, then soaking her in water may send her over the edge.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ng-from-vent-prolapse-oh-my-what-to-do.76124/


If the crop is not emptying, then address that symptom https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/