- Aug 25, 2013
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My hen is a 5 years old Australorp. I found her sitting under a bush this morning. This seemed unusual for her because she is usually robust and active. Upon picking her up, she basically collapsed and does not have the strength to sit upright or hold her head up (the bush was basically holding her upright a sitting position). I noticed she was sitting still a lot yesterday afternoon, but didn't realize something might be wrong.
The rest of my flock (6 others) seem fine, but I am concerned because 1) I don't know what is wrong and 2) want to make sure whatever she has is not contagious. She does not appear to be egg bound. Nor does she appear to have any visible wounds. As of now, she is in a plastic bin in my house.
I have been using a syringe to give her a little water and have added some pedialyte and poly-vi-sol. Most of the time her eyes are closed but she does open them when I pet her. Her comb has a slight purplish tinge to the back half. Not sure what that means.
Any thoughts or suggestions? My vet has someone who deals with chickens and that person is out right now. The vet they suggested is across town and I am not able to get there today or tomorrow.
The rest of my flock (6 others) seem fine, but I am concerned because 1) I don't know what is wrong and 2) want to make sure whatever she has is not contagious. She does not appear to be egg bound. Nor does she appear to have any visible wounds. As of now, she is in a plastic bin in my house.
I have been using a syringe to give her a little water and have added some pedialyte and poly-vi-sol. Most of the time her eyes are closed but she does open them when I pet her. Her comb has a slight purplish tinge to the back half. Not sure what that means.
Any thoughts or suggestions? My vet has someone who deals with chickens and that person is out right now. The vet they suggested is across town and I am not able to get there today or tomorrow.