d'uccle sleeps all day; inactive; eye drainage; what's wrong??

[moorephotos]

My d'uccle is sleeping all day long. I have her separate from the flock; she's eating, drinking, and pooping. She has a little drainage from her eyes as well. Any suggestions? This is day 9 so far.

 

[Chickiebaby8]

Eye drainage could be a sign of a respiratory infection. Is she struggling to breathe? (opening beak over and over). That is something to watch for.
Keeping her quiet is a good idea. Is is hard to know what to do. Some people would say try some antibiotic. Others say not to. Did you start the bird yourself?

I hope more experienced people can help you.

 

[moorephotos]

We gave her some antibiotic...not sure what it was since it was a friend that was treating the hen. It's very strange that she continues to eat and drink; everything seems to be working properly; however, she just sleeps all day long. Hopefully more people will respond to the post with this same kind of experience.

 

[KimKimWilliamso]

Birds are very good at hiding illness, and usually by the time you are seing changes in thier habits the illness is quite progressed. Sleeping alot is usually a sign if illness, like you suspected, so if you can you should try to investigate some further treatment options. When I see nose or eye drainage I put a little Tetracycline in the thier water. Usually clears up in days. i havehad to do this twice since having the chickens.