Hello! One of our EEs, she's probably at least 18 months old and is currently molting (we bought her just 3 weeks ago). She had been doing very well but 2 days ago, i noticed that she would ait in her nest for a while but then would come out and get down on the run. However, she would just stAy under a chair and not move. She wouldn't even run for treats! I am afraid she is going to starve herself to death. Her stool is watery dark green. Any idea what might be bothering her? Thank you.
Can you post some photos of her?
Since she is new to your property and if she is staying fluffed up and huddling, my first thought is Coccidiosis.
You can get Corid at the feed store.
Separate her so you can monitor her food/water intake.
Other possibilities - The green poop is most likely from not eating. Feel her crop - is it hard, soft, squishy, empty- any smelly breath?
Since she is molting, she is most likely not laying eggs at this time, but check her over to make sure her abdomen is not swollen or fluid filled.
Keep her hydrated - if you decide to treat for cocci, she can drink as much corid water as she wants - corid is mild and won't hurt - offer wet feed and some extra protein like scrambled/hard boiled egg, tuna, mackerel or meat. Don't forget to make grit available.
Corid dosage for Cocci is 1 1/2 teaspoons Corid powder per gallon or2 teaspoons of 9.6% Corid liquid per gallon.
Give for 5-7 days - make sure this is the ONLY water available during that time period. Mix a fresh batch at least once a day.
After she finishes treatment offer some poultry vitamins and probiotics/plain yogurt.
Let us know how she is doing.
