does anyone know what's wrong with my girl?

[Leah S]

Please help. She is a year old. stopped laying. loosing feathers on her back and tummy. thought she was molting but the feathers are broken on her back, completely missing on her tummy. dusted her for mites. her bum is a poopy now. very sluggish hanging around the back of the flock. she is slow and lays down most of the day. The flock is out free ranging now, but she is in the coop just sitting there. She eats very little and slowly. tried giving her food but she just looks at me. what could be wrong with her?

 

[Leah S]

want to quickly add that I have never seen a bug on her or in the coop (looked and looked for something, anything on her). she was also quite chatty, but now is not making any noises. she also an austalorp

 

[texastee2012]

There will be some great suggestions I am sure....I always treat mine with Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar....perks them up and even if Water is offered right besides a 6 parts water to 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar...mine will always drink the mixture over the pure water.


From their Website.....
add apple cider vinegar (raw,organic ACV with the 'mother' is best, Bragg's brand for example) to your waterer a few times a week, or alternatively one straight week every month. The ratio is 1 Tablespoon per gallon of water. The ACV will also help keep your chickens' water free of harmful bacteria and algae. Be sure and use a plastic or stoneware waterer tho. The ACV will rust the metal and galvanized waterers.

I have also started using the generic store brand ACV to rinse and clean the waterers instead of bleach or another commercial cleaner. I just mix it with water in a spray bottle or pour some into a pail of water.
Second in the Trinity is GARLIC. Garlic boosts immune systems and it is also thought that mites, lice, ticks and other parasites are not as attracted to the blood of animals who eat alot of garlic. Garlic is also a natural wormer.​

Read more: http://www.grit.com/fresh-eggs-daily/the-holistic-trinity-apple-cider-vinegar-garlic-de.aspx#ixzz24Q9TTpLW​

 

[Leah S]

how interesting! will def. try. thank you!

 

[Leah S]

just checked on her and she is doing no better. she is laying in the run. she ate some bread soaked in water. her comb and wattles are very pale. she normally has bright red coloring to them. does any one have any ideas what could be wrong, or how to make her more comfortable?