Diagnosis please

Peoples

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8 Years
Mar 4, 2017
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Have a almost 5 year old barnyard mix who feels thin, acting with less energy, I have separated to monitor poop, eating and drinking. Keeping her low and not as Fiesty as she once was. Pics to how she is keeping head low
 

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When did she last lay an egg, that you're certain was hers? Is her vent moist or dry? Does she have clean or dirty bum feathers? When was your flock last dewormed? Is a vet an option, even if only for a fecal float test to determine if the issue is an internal parasite overload (worms/cocci). During your hands-on examination, did you ruffle her feathers under the wings and near the vent with a light-colored rag to determine if she's suffering from external parasites? (The rag should come out dirty either way, but if that dirt is moving, then it would be an external parasite issue). While you've got her in your hands, what do the scales on her legs look like? Tight and clean or dirty and loose (scaly leg mite check). What do her feet look like, both top and bottom; any swelling, lumps or bumps, scabs? (bumblefoot /gout check). When you're not holding her, how does her breathing sound?
From the images you posted, it seems that her eyes & nares are clean and clear, and she doesn't look to have scaly leg mites, but I include that in the inspection anyhow, as it's a good habit to get into.
Depending upon what breeds she's a mix of, she might be a young girl or she might be an incredibly old girl at 5 years of age. Some breeds are prone to various health issues that dramatically reduce their life expectancy. Production Reds, or any breed that is bred specifically to produce large to extra large eggs on a (close to) daily basis, would be on the "exceptionally old girl" list if one of her parents was a breed of this sort.
 
When did she last lay an egg, that you're certain was hers? Is her vent moist or dry? Does she have clean or dirty bum feathers? When was your flock last dewormed? Is a vet an option, even if only for a fecal float test to determine if the issue is an internal parasite overload (worms/cocci). During your hands-on examination, did you ruffle her feathers under the wings and near the vent with a light-colored rag to determine if she's suffering from external parasites? (The rag should come out dirty either way, but if that dirt is moving, then it would be an external parasite issue). While you've got her in your hands, what do the scales on her legs look like? Tight and clean or dirty and loose (scaly leg mite check). What do her feet look like, both top and bottom; any swelling, lumps or bumps, scabs? (bumblefoot /gout check). When you're not holding her, how does her breathing sound?
From the images you posted, it seems that her eyes & nares are clean and clear, and she doesn't look to have scaly leg mites, but I include that in the inspection anyhow, as it's a good habit to get into.
Depending upon what breeds she's a mix of, she might be a young girl or she might be an incredibly old girl at 5 years of age. Some breeds are prone to various health issues that dramatically reduce their life expectancy. Production Reds, or any breed that is bred specifically to produce large to extra large eggs on a (close to) daily basis, would be on the "exceptionally old girl" list if one of her parents was a breed of this sort.
I had dealt with lice and mites before so not that. None of my girls have laid since winter set in. They all came from same farm at the same time and think just a mix as the chickens intermingled. This girl in particular has laid odd eggs before, double Yorker, fairy egg sometimes obnormal shell but not often. She is in small flock of three. Have not dewormed. What do you recommend for deworming
 
I had dealt with lice and mites before so not that. None of my girls have laid since winter set in. They all came from same farm at the same time and think just a mix as the chickens intermingled. This girl in particular has laid odd eggs before, double Yorker, fairy egg sometimes obnormal shell but not often. She is in small flock of three. Have not dewormed. What do you recommend for deworming
And her breathing is fine
 
monitoring her is a great start! post a picture of her poop when she goes.
I went and looked her over closer. She feels boney, not eating or drinking and does not put up a fuss at all when I handle her. Messing with her feathers I don't feel much in body heat. I think she is dying
 
Corid (amprolium) for cocci wouldn't hurt your flock in any way whatsoever, nor is it an antibiotic, so I'd do that regardless, just to reduce the likelihood of that opportunistic parasite overwhelming their natural ability to fight it off. I'd put it in all of their water sources (for your entire flock).
Without a fecal float test, if you decided to deworm them, you'd want to use as broad of a spectrum dewormer as possible (kill more varieties of worms with one medicine), often requires two treatment rounds, one round to kill the adult parasites, second round to kill off their hatched eggs before they are of breeding age to break the cycle of worm infestation. Various types of wormers are available in different countries and different parts of the country. Ask at your feed store what they'd recommend.
 
I went and looked her over closer. She feels boney, not eating or drinking and does not put up a fuss at all when I handle her. Messing with her feathers I don't feel much in body heat. I think she is dying
Are you able to drip water off of your fingertips to encourage her to take liquids? If she's not drinking at all on her own, you may need to buy the liquid Corid (not powdered) so that you can administer that directly into her beak one drop at a time, ensuring she swallows it.
That she's cool to the touch, unwilling/unable to eat or drink, already boney; she's in dire straits right now. I'd start the Corid (amprolium) immediately. It's cheap, easy, and won't be detrimental to her (or your flock or the environment).
 
You also may want to feel of her crop to see if it is empty or full, full and hard, doughy or puffy. Then check it in the early mirning before she has eaten anything to see if it has emptied overnight. Also, feel of her lower belly between her legs to see if it is enlarged or seems full of fluid which could be ascites.
 
I went and looked her over closer. She feels boney, not eating or drinking and does not put up a fuss at all when I handle her. Messing with her feathers I don't feel much in body heat. I think she is dying
is she usually fussy when you handle her?
give her supplement heat
 

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