chickens are very slow / sleeping in the middle of the day

[LIAM MCCONKEY]

These are the other two they are acting slow but are not as bad as the Cheryl ( the black one) do they look as if their crop is full?

 

[LIAM MCCONKEY]

Can you bring her inside and get poo pictures?

This is the coop from last night ( I cleaned it out yesterday) the poo you can see I am pretty sure is not from the black hen because when I went to put them away last night she was standing on the side where there is no poo. Do you reckon she is constipated?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Were there any pesticides or herbicides in the clippings? All the birds having the issue kinda suggest something more than digestive.

Any rat poison around? Or terrible neighbors?

The full crop suggest plenty of appetite (or digestive issues of course). Because she would have to be active to fill up that much.

 

[LIAM MCCONKEY]

Were there any pesticides or herbicides in the clippings? All the birds having the issue kinda suggest something more than digestive.

Any rat poison around? Or terrible neighbors?

The full crop suggest plenty of appetite (or digestive issues of course). Because she would have to be active to fill up that much.

I don’t think there was anything dodgy on the grass clippings definitely no rat poison. Can a full crop be deadly?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

You might find some helpful info here:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1...rgency-and-supportive-care-updated-10-30-2016

Wow, that's a really great link! I book marked it for future reference. Thanks for your time spent.

 

[casportpony]

I don’t think there was anything dodgy on the grass clippings definitely no rat poison. Can a full crop be deadly?

A full crop that doesn't empty will cause problems. First step is to check all their crops in the morning before they eat. They should be empty. If not empty, something is wrong.

 

[casportpony]

Wow, that's a really great link! I book marked it for future reference. Thanks for your time spent.

You're welcome.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I don’t think there was anything dodgy on the grass clippings definitely no rat poison. Can a full crop be deadly?

Not usually over night but if it doesn't empty as normal or get resolved then yes it could eventually lead to death.

A pasted butt or egg binding can be deadly much faster.

If you are able to take a fecal sample for a float at the vet that can sometimes help rule things in or out. Like cocci and worm load. Only large round worms and tape worms can be seen in droppings. All others stay in the intestine and only microscopic oosysts (eggs) will pass.

When was the last time you got eggs from her?

I withhold treats for now.

If you've never seen lice or mites, they can be easy to miss and mistaken for dirt clumped around the base of the feathers. Also some don't live on the birds and only come out to feed at night. While others are microscopic and live in the feather shaft and will never be seen. Though I don't suspect that to be the core of your issue, I wouldn't rule it completely out since your birds are outside.

 

[LIAM MCCONKEY]

I watched a few videos and read some forums about an ‘Impacted crop’ and I think that’s what my girls have a managed to get the black hen to throw up by massaging her crop this seemed to work well but when we put her down on the floor she just collapsed on the floor but was breathing normally I just think she was absolutely shattered and tired I hope she makes it through the night thank you to all that helped me.

 

[LIAM MCCONKEY]

Not usually over night but if it doesn't empty as normal or get resolved then yes it could eventually lead to death.

A pasted butt or egg binding can be deadly much faster.

If you are able to take a fecal sample for a float at the vet that can sometimes help rule things in or out. Like cocci and worm load. Only large round worms and tape worms can be seen in droppings. All others stay in the intestine and only microscopic oosysts (eggs) will pass.

When was the last time you got eggs from her?

I withhold treats for now.

If you've never seen lice or mites, they can be easy to miss and mistaken for dirt clumped around the base of the feathers. Also some don't live on the birds and only come out to feed at night. While others are microscopic and live in the feather shaft and will never be seen. Though I don't suspect that to be the core of your issue, I wouldn't rule it completely out since your birds are outside.

She last layed eggs yesterday morning, I’ll check for mites in the morning. Thank you for all your help I really appreciate it.