Dying Chicken

[EggSighted4Life]

Staying in the box is a first sign. With some lethargy and no eating or drinking, poo often becomes only liquid able to pass.

It can be checked by sticking your lubed finger in the vent. And often treated with warm epsom salt bath in addition to more extreme measures.

 

[Stayc]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/egg-binding-symptoms-treatment-and-prevention.66978/
Here is a link with symptoms ^^ hope its helpful.

 

[chickens really]

When I have one dying, the others will notice, and peck their combs until the bleed. A sharp knife will do the job by cutting the jugular, and cervical dislocation is preferred by many. You can Google “how to humanely euthanize a sick chicken” for more info and methods.

What kind of Birds do you guys raise?...

 

[Redschickens]

Hmmm?.. How much room do that have?..Stress can get them acting horrid and also low protein feed..
So sorry but real info on management needs to be provided. I'm sorry that happened...

We have plenty of room: there are 5 boxes for 9 chickens and we have 3 roosts and usually 3-4 birds root on each at a time. It makes me so sad. I love these girls. thanks for your nice thoughts...

 

[Redschickens]

What kind of Birds do you guys raise?...

4 rhode islands (one that is passing is one)
1 speckled sussex
1 easter egger
1 jersey giant
1 leghorn
1 we inhereted and I'm not sure her breed...

 

[wleigh1021]

Sorry to hear about your hen. I keep this link favorited just in case. You may find it helpful.
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2017/02/how-to-humanely-euthanize-chicken-by-dr.html

 

[Redschickens]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/egg-binding-symptoms-treatment-and-prevention.66978/
Here is a link with symptoms ^^ hope its helpful.

Thank you so much <3

 

[Redschickens]

When I have one dying, the others will notice, and peck their combs until the bleed. A sharp knife will do the job by cutting the jugular, and cervical dislocation is preferred by many. You can Google “how to humanely euthanize a sick chicken” for more info and methods.

This is breaking my heart but I appreciate the honest suggestions from the pros

 

[chickens really]

We have plenty of room: there are 5 boxes for 9 chickens and we have 3 roosts and usually 3-4 birds root on each at a time. It makes me so sad. I love these girls. thanks for your nice thoughts...

What do you feed and what are the dimensions of the Coop when locked in?..breed can also be an issue when confined ..

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[wleigh1021]

I just remembered too that you can euthanize with CO2 using baking soda and vinegar. I've heard that it's harder to do with a full grown hen because you have to get the dosage right. You may also want to research this method for future reference just in case. It's supposed to be quite easy to do with a chick though in case you ever plan on raising chicks and have a sick one.