egg yolk peritonitis? My buff Orpington is sick

[micstrachan]

Also, I’m confused on the state of her tail. Is it consistently lowered? I saw pics with her tail up; was that just a fleeting moment?

 

[Madison Lorenzen]

Her comb and waddles are not faded at all, her eyes aren't dull or closing, she's still alert and pecks at my pants when I come in and sit with her. The only thing is her tail is down and she's not walking much or eating. And I'm not sure. It's been at least three days. I can't tell the difference between their eggs.

 

[Madison Lorenzen]

Her tail is down for the most part. She perks up when I come in though. So sometimes her tail goes up when she perks up

 

[micstrachan]

Well, maybe we are over reacting if she is mostly doing well. She does look very uncomfortable with her lowered tail. I’m leaning toward a laying issue. I’m so sorry we are unable to give you better answers right now. @Eggcessive has given good advice. Not sure where @Wyorp Rock is. @azygous might be able to help, or @casportpony.

 

[Madison Lorenzen]

Thank you for the advice. I want to give her some antibiotics to try and help. What do I get? Sorry I'm asking so many questions. I just had a mini breakdown because I'm so worried. My chickens are family to me. Hahaha

 

[micstrachan]

Hang tight. I think help may be coming from @azygous, who is a wealth of knowledge.

 

[Madison Lorenzen]

Thank you for tagging people who may be able to help

 

[azygous]

When I have a hen droopy and not eating, obviously not well but not showing definite symptoms to point to a diagnosis, I go ahead and start a round of a broad spectrum antibiotic which I keep on hand. I get mine here. https://www.kvsupply.com/Search.aspx?query=Fish Mox 250Mg 60Ct

I use the penicillin and amoxicillin alternately, but give just the one for the full ten day treatment, 250mg once a day or divide it in half and give morning and night. It's up to you.

I checked at Tractor Supply last week to see what they had, and they carry injectable penicillin.

It's so hard to diagnose a chicken and there are no shortage of avian disorders and diseases to choose from. As often as not, an antibiotic will cure the patient, but you may never know with certainty what was wrong.

I've had several bouts of bacterial infections I've traced back to a soggy, stagnant compost pile where the antibiotic effected a definitive cure. EYP isn't always what makes a hen sick.

 

[Madison Lorenzen]

Thank you so much for your reply! I have a Wilco and a Coastal farm store nearby. I'll check both of those and see what I can get. How do you administer medication to a hen?

 

[Madison Lorenzen]

And what would the product be called?