Help! 5 month pullet weak, not moving much

[Anniekb]

I've got this pullet I just found in our coop - she's 5 months old, we've never had any sickness before - she's sitting down, not moving much. None of my pullets have started laying eggs yet and I checked to see if she might be egg-bound (her comb is still light pink)
but I don't feel anything like an egg coming out. I do have a broad spectrum antibiotic drinking solution for all birds ( 4 fl ounces) sulfadimethoxine 15 mg. per ounce. She also does not have the "runs". I've isolated her. Her crop doesn't seem very full.

How much should I give her? Any thoughts? Everyone else is just fine, running around as usual.

 

[keljonma]

What breed is your pullet?
Has she started squatting when you approach her?

I would leave her in isolation with fresh food and water, maybe some vitamins and electrolytes. See if she will eat some yogurt mixed with her feed.

I wouldn't give drugs unless you have some symptoms.....

At 5 months, she may just be trying to get into the egg laying groove. I wouldn't think she would be egg bound.

 

[Anniekb]

She's a Delaware, when I pick her up her legs go somewhat limp, and she closes her eyes. I do have some electrolytes and yogurt, can give her some of that. Her comb is light pink, not bright red, so I am suspecting that she is not quite yet mature to be laying - an asumption, of course.

 

[Anniekb]

She's resting, and her eyes seem more alert, but she hasn't gone for the yogurt and layer pellets or water, COULD be the first egg?

 

[keljonma]

Can you make a little nest for her in the isolation area? Put a rock or golf ball in it. Watch to see if she goes to the nest. Let's hope it will be as easy as this......