Well I'm back with another weird one. I can't imagine you guys who own big flocks. I only have four hens and they're always a mystery.
The hens all molted a couple months ago. All came out of molt within about a week of each other. All 4 began laying eggs. A few weeks later the RIR stopped laying. I'd say it's been over a month since she laid. Her personality has not changed. She's still the most energetic hen of the four. I've definitely seen her eating. Her comb is sticking straight up and a deep healthy-looking red. Her eyes, skin, feathers, and feet look fine. I have not seen any mites or lice on her. The water gets wazine regularly and we did an extra dose a few weeks ago.
On the other hand, she's lost a lot of weight. Her body looks more like a pullet again, she's way less full looking. No breast puffed out. There is a lot of bare skin on her chest also. I couldn't see it until I turned her upside and the feathers spread out.
I don't know how any of these factors go to together. I figure there must be something going on with her, but I can't figure out what it could be. Every condition I look up can explain some of what's wrong with her, but then she has other traits that seem to negate them all. Happy to have any help or advice.
Thanks.
The hens all molted a couple months ago. All came out of molt within about a week of each other. All 4 began laying eggs. A few weeks later the RIR stopped laying. I'd say it's been over a month since she laid. Her personality has not changed. She's still the most energetic hen of the four. I've definitely seen her eating. Her comb is sticking straight up and a deep healthy-looking red. Her eyes, skin, feathers, and feet look fine. I have not seen any mites or lice on her. The water gets wazine regularly and we did an extra dose a few weeks ago.
On the other hand, she's lost a lot of weight. Her body looks more like a pullet again, she's way less full looking. No breast puffed out. There is a lot of bare skin on her chest also. I couldn't see it until I turned her upside and the feathers spread out.
I don't know how any of these factors go to together. I figure there must be something going on with her, but I can't figure out what it could be. Every condition I look up can explain some of what's wrong with her, but then she has other traits that seem to negate them all. Happy to have any help or advice.
Thanks.