fuzzi's Chicken Journal

[fuzzi]

I wonder if she has an internal laying problem. Or inflammation of her ovaduct.

I can't find a similar poop photo here, have searched, but that possibility has occurred to me. Chickens can be so resilient, but also so fragile.

 

[fuzzi]

I'm no expert, but you are giving her great supportive care. She's on Corid for day two, correct?

I think you could still try some electrolytes--just no B vitamins recommended with Corid, right? Or is sugar contraindicated, too?

Is she besties with anyone she could have as a safe roommate?

I wish I had more ideas... Short of an antibiotic (and I wouldn't know which kind to try--I'm assuming this is either reproductive or a GI related infection, but that's still just a total guess!!!) I wouldn't know what else to try.

Hang in there, Esther.

Corid day 2.

The fact that she can't/won't move, step, is very worrisome. She's not moved from where I placed her, at the entrance of the crate.

 

[fuzzi]

9pm
Esther drank, and ate a little mash, and then walked around a little, maybe 10 steps.

And fussed at me when I picked her up!

Clean crate, fresh water, a little mash.

A lady I know who's raised chickens suggested oil of oregano, but I don't have any. However, my oregano plant outside is still green. She said to offer a couple leaves to Esther.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

9pm
Esther drank, and ate a little mash, and then walked around a little, maybe 10 steps.
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And fussed at me when I picked her up!

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Clean crate, fresh water, a little mash.

A lady I know who's raised chickens suggested oil of oregano, but I don't have any. However, my oregano plant outside is still green. She said to offer a couple leaves to Esther.

Sounds like you are doing what you can.

I too wonder if she's having some issues coming back into lay after molt.
In addition to what you are doing, you may want to give her Extra Calcium to see if she expels an egg or lash material. I just use Walmart brand Calcium Citrate+D3, give 1 tablet daily for 2-3days.

I hope sweet Esther gets better soon!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How is Esther today?

 

[fuzzi]

How is Esther today?

Subdued. She pecked some mash, drank water, but not much. I'm going to try to get her out of the crate in a few minutes, sit her on my lap and offer her grapes.

 

[fuzzi]

Esther perked up for grapes, BIG time. She started walking around the room.

So I decided to take her outside for fresh air, and see how she reacted. The other hens and Silas came over to check out the crate. I threw some feed down, and Esther came out. The Dominiques reestablished their pecking order, Esther retreated to Silas' side, who did his little wing dance but the hens left her alone. I threw down some BOSS and crushed egg shells, and they all started scratching and feeding, including Esther. The Dominiques pecked at her, she moved away. But she looked very happy to be with them.

Drinking!

One thing I noticed about Esther outside that I hadn't inside is that she appears to be straining. She is eliminating, not constipated. I didn't feel an egg previously, but I think I will bring her back in at dusk, check her vent again, and possibly give her an epsom salt bath soak.

 

[fuzzi]

And give her the calcium pill, slipped my mind totally! Sorry, Esther.