GC hen

[Farm_Maven]

One of my GC hens for some reason pasted up. Noticed her acting unusual this evening while ranging, so I went and got her after bedtime. Checked her over real good, and she had pasty butt. I thought only chicks paste up. Well, anyhoo.....bathed her, blow dried her, and she is resting in the pet carrier in the dining room til morning.

BTW.....the four RIR 4-H pullets I got Oct. 8th are laying now.....all 4! Three ofem laid their first eggs today!!

 

[Dowie]

Watch out, pasty butt in a laying hen can mean an infection of the oviduct or can indicate other problems. Keep an eye out!

 

[aoxa]

It was covering her vent?

 

[Farm_Maven]

Partially covering her vent. And yes, it could mean an underlying problem. that's why i have her inside so i could monitor her. But, I can attest to the fact that she is pooping just fine today! lol.
So I will put her back in the run.
Update: got her put back outside, but she still is acting the same way she did last night. All scrunched up, almost(but not quite) like they do when laying an egg, moving slowly, closing her eyes like she wants to snooze. I had checked to see if I could maybe feel egg(possibly bound), but nope, no egg. She is pooping fine now.
Should this now be moved to the emergencies and illnesses section?

 

[Farm_Maven]

Found a local vet that treats chickens!

 

[BooBear]

Hope she gets better for you.