Hen acting strange.

[Jenndb23]

One of my hens is not acting right. She has lost some of the red in her comb and face and it looks like she is breathing heavy at times and looks puffed up. Shes not making a ton of strange noises but she is kept close to 30 other chickens and everyone else seems ok. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

 

[Ebony Rose]

She sounds sick & should be separated from but kept in view of others in her flock if possible, but unable to touch. Not enough information to make a call on this one, but my knee-jerk reaction is reproductive or respiratory infection. Any idea when she laid last? How does her vent look, how is her posture? How about the poo? Is she waddling like a penguin? Is she laying about, or pumping her tail up and down? Any pictures would help, prefer clear head shot to have eye and beak visible, a standing profile shot (posture), a vent shot, even poop pictures could help answer the question. While you're at it and if you have someone to help you, an "in her mouth" shot to look for mucus, something stuck, worms, etc. There's lots of very knowledgeable people on this forum that can help you a lot if they have some pictures to go on.

but she is kept close to 30 other chickens and everyone else seems ok.

Bio security. Just because everyone else is okay today, doesn't mean there won't be bad news tomorrow... Just saying that if it's respiratory, she needs to be separated to avoid giving it to everyone else and if it's reproductive it could get to a point of needing to be separated to avoid being picked on. Looking forward to pictures and further description of her symptoms to try to zero in on the problem. Hoping that other, more experienced folks chime in soon. @Eggcessive

 

[Eggcessive]

Feel her lower belly down between her legs to see if it is enlarged, spongy or tight. Water belly or ascites, and reproductive disorders, such as internal laying and egg yolk peritonitis can cause an enlarged belly. Feel her crop as well to see if it is empty and flat, full and hard, or puffy and soft. Recheck early in the morning when it should have emptied. Offer some watery feed with some egg, and if you have electeolytes or Poultry NutriDrench give her a few drops orally and get her drinking fluids.

 

[Jenndb23]

She sounds sick & should be separated from but kept in view of others in her flock if possible, but unable to touch. Not enough information to make a call on this one, but my knee-jerk reaction is reproductive or respiratory infection. Any idea when she laid last? How does her vent look, how is her posture? How about the poo? Is she waddling like a penguin? Is she laying about, or pumping her tail up and down? Any pictures would help, prefer clear head shot to have eye and beak visible, a standing profile shot (posture), a vent shot, even poop pictures could help answer the question. While you're at it and if you have someone to help you, an "in her mouth" shot to look for mucus, something stuck, worms, etc. There's lots of very knowledgeable people on this forum that can help you a lot if they have some pictures to go on.
Bio security. Just because everyone else is okay today, doesn't mean there won't be bad news tomorrow... Just saying that if it's respiratory, she needs to be separated to avoid giving it to everyone else and if it's reproductive it could get to a point of needing to be separated to avoid being picked on. Looking forward to pictures and further description of her symptoms to try to zero in on the problem. Hoping that other, more experienced folks chime in soon. @Eggcessive

Thank you. Here is one of her face. I am so busy with the little ones I can get better pics later sorry if its not much help

 

[Eggcessive]

Heart or breathing problems can cause the darkening comb. Let us know if her abdomen is enlarged. How old is she?

 

[Jenndb23]

Heart or breathing problems can cause the darkening comb. Let us know if her abdomen is enlarged. How old is she?

She is around 1 year and he abdomen didnt seem to be enlarged. It does seem like respiratory of some sort. She is not really weezing or coughing it's more of a panting if that makes sense. Her vent looks okay and her body doesnt seem to be hard or bloated.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would make sure that she is drinking, and if you have some electrolytes, give them as well. Poultry NutriDrench, Pedialyte, SaveAChick, or Gatorade are all good.

 

[Jenndb23]

I would make sure that she is drinking, and if you have some electrolytes, give them as well. Poultry NutriDrench, Pedialyte, SaveAChick, or Gatorade are all good.

Will do. Thanks for your help.

 

[Jenndb23]

I would make sure that she is drinking, and if you have some electrolytes, give them as well. Poultry NutriDrench, Pedialyte, SaveAChick, or Gatorade are all good.

Update..
She has passed.

 

[Ebony Rose]

I am so very sorry for your loss. A necropsy might give you closure and help to make sense of her symptoms. Let me know if you want a youtube link on a chicken necropsy.