hen appears ill

[4chix]

my "delaware" appears ill. She is literally sitting on the water bin and drinking water all day. She is walking extremely slowly. Any ideas what is ailing her. I have 9 hens altogether and 1 rooster. They all get along beautifully and all the other chix are fine.

 

[klmclain1]

hmmmm...have you done any research on the internet? I know severe thirst comes with diabetes. Don't know if chickens can get it though! Anyone else??

 

[klmclain1]

Here is some info I found doing a search for excessive thirst. Check it out and see if any fits:
http://www.chickens-and-chicken-eggs.com/mycoplasma.html
http://www.poultryclub.org/poultry/poisonous-plants-and-toxins/
http://www.welphatchery.com/poultry_health.asp