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HELP My Hen is sick

Chicktopia9

Chirping
6 Years
Jul 11, 2015
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Florida
My hen had been laying down more frequently the past week and noticed that her vent appeared wet and had watery droppings. I can't afford to take her to the vet until Thursday, but I woke up today and saw that her comb was pale-purple and she seemed very weak. I have her inside in a dog crate with food and water but she doesn't seem very interested in either unless I give it to her on a spoon. Does anyone have any ideas on what's wrong or any suggestions on what to do?
 
She needs liquids and Poultry NutriDrench or electrolytes would be good. Can you hold a small cup or scoop up to her beak to drink? Tube feeding may be a better option.

How old is she? Does she lay eggs normally? Can you post any pictures of her or her poop? How does her crop feel—empty, full, hard, doughy, or puffy? Is her lower belly enlarged? Try feeding some watery chicken feed and a little scrambled egg once she is drinking. Have you wormed her recently?
 

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