Deathly ill chicken. Please help!

[joshandelaine]

My hen is around 3-4 years of age, and is very sick. Her symptoms include lethargy, floppy shrunken purple comb, green diarrhea (as shown in second image), neck spasms/twitches, and consistent throwing up liquid when she bends over. The nearby vet clinic open until September. We might put her down in about a day. She has been this way for a hot minute, and all of our other chicken nerd friends are confused. Anything would be IMMENSELY appreciated! This chicken is my fiancée’s favorite, so please!

 

[LaFleche]

green diarrhea (as shown in second image), neck spasms/twitches, and consistent throwing up liquid when she bends over.

This description sounds like an ongoing crop impaction to me which is a life threatening condition as the bird is slowly starving to death.

Here is how to treat it
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

I hope she will recover.

 

[LaFleche]

She might need some electrolytes/sugar water to help prevent circulatory collapse, she is quite cyanotic already.

And welcome to the BYC community!

 

[Themellowyellows]

@Wyorp Rock
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[joshandelaine]

She might need some electrolytes/sugar water to help prevent circulatory collapse, she is quite cyanotic already.

And welcome to the BYC community!

I am thankful for your answer. Would average sugar suffice?

 

[LaFleche]

I am thankful for your answer. Would average sugar suffice?

Yes, and add a pinch of salt as well.

Or you could use Coca-Cola or similar too.

 

[LaFleche]

Here is how to administer medication or electrolytes in case she does not drink on her own:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My hen is around 3-4 years of age, and is very sick. Her symptoms include lethargy, floppy shrunken purple comb, green diarrhea (as shown in second image), neck spasms/twitches, and consistent throwing up liquid when she bends over.

I agree, it does sound like a crop problem.
Read the links and information provided in the previous posts for treatment help.

When was her last egg?

Often a crop problem is a symptom of an underlying condition, so if you've never dewormed her, it may be a good idea to get a fecal float to rule out worms are part of the problem. Reproductive disorders are another common issue seen when a crop is not functioning well too.

 

[joshandelaine]

Yes, and add a pinch of salt as well

I agree, it does sound like a crop problem.
Read the links and information provided in the previous posts for treatment help.

When was her last egg?

Often a crop problem is a symptom of an underlying condition, so if you've never dewormed her, it may be a good idea to get a fecal float to rule out worms are part of the problem. Reproductive disorders are another common issue seen when a crop is not functioning well too.

Her crop is very soft. Not hard at all. i don’t think it’s impacted crop

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Her crop is very soft. Not hard at all. i don’t think it’s impacted crop

Her crop is soft, but is it emptying overnight? Check it first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink, if it's still full and soft, then begin addressing that symptom.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

neck spasms/twitches, and consistent throwing up liquid when she bends over.