HELP SICK CHICKEN

[fabfarm]

hi I am wondering if it's normal for a 7 month old silkie bantam to be standing around in one spot most of the day. I noticed this yesterday when it was colder and I am really concerned. she is laying eggs normally and I am just bewildered by her behavior. she is loved by both roosters and they sit on her often. we had a hen die over the summer with some of the same symptoms. does anyone have any ideas what this could be? is it because of the weather or something else?

 

[ten chicks]

hi I am wondering if it's normal for a 7 month old silkie bantam to be standing around in one spot most of the day. I noticed this yesterday when it was colder and I am really concerned. she is laying eggs normally and I am just bewildered by her behavior. she is loved by both roosters and they sit on her often. we had a hen die over the summer with some of the same symptoms. does anyone have any ideas what this could be? is it because of the weather or something else?

I would say no,my silkie hens walk around and are very active(mine are 6 months),i would bring her inside,watch for any unusual symptoms. It is possible she is cold or going broody(one of my girls is currently broody).

 

[BettyBlueSilkie]

you can make a chicken coat or buy a chicken coat

 

[fabfarm]

does anyone know of any illnesses that can do this

 

[fabfarm]

does any body no if this is mereks? what are some symptoms of mereks?

 

[tatertot]

I think that's when their eyes go white

 

[BettyBlueSilkie]

I had a hen that had those symptoms at age 1 year she did not make it

but they are babies so it might be different

 

[BettyBlueSilkie]

take great care of them make there life better than great

 

[ten chicks]

does any body no if this is mereks? what are some symptoms of mereks?

I see no symptoms of Marek's,if you are concerned there is lots of information on thread about Marek's disease.

 

[fabfarm]

I saw her limping when I was just out side to check on her we have a larger rooster an he jumps on her what can I do