Hen died after being limp for one day?!?!

[EricEdwards]

About 5 days ago my 8 month old barred rock hen’s waddle became lighter, so we didn’t think much of it. This morning, we found her limp in her legs, so we separated her in a spectate cage. When we checked her tonight she was dieing and laying down with her eyes closed. We didn’t feel an egg in her vent, but that had been the first time he had ever looked for that. What could this be? No other birds have any other symptoms. Please help!

 

[CJC787]

I can't help you, sorry. I hope someone comes who knows. Sorry for your loss

 

[micstrachan]

Oh no! She passed?

 

[EricEdwards]

She will soon I think

 

[ejtrout31]

Is she suffering

 

[EricEdwards]

No

 

[micstrachan]

Did you see my post on your other thread? I would treat for coccidiosis asap.

 

[EricEdwards]

What is that? Would I treat the whole flock? Know one else has symptoms.

 

[micstrachan]

Yes. You would treat them all. It’s a protozoan that kills very quickly. How does her poop look? Treatment is with Corid. Do you have a feed store nearby?

 

[micstrachan]

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/coccidiosis/overview-of-coccidiosis-in-poultry