Hen keeps sitting down //Help//

[HeatherKellyB]

Did you treat her for lice? If left untreated, they can cause extreme problems, even death. It's important you treat with something that will work (NOT DE) like permethrin

 

[fatimastic]

Did you treat her for lice? If left untreated, they can cause extreme problems, even death. It's important you treat with something that will work (NOT DE) like permethrin

We do have permethrin at home, but we couldn't find any specifically for poultry. We have one used to kill roaches. I didn't use it yet because wouldn't that be too strong for her? Should I mix in half dust and half permethrin and dust her then?

 

[fatimastic]

I think she will recover. That bumble is HUGE so she will need a soft spot to sleep and rest. I need a better pic of the vent. I know it is so hard to take pics of chickens but you are doing great!

She just pooped. It looks a bit red only because of the flash.

 

[6BeachChicks]

It just looks a little watery so pretty good. What is the stuff surrounding the poop.

 

[6BeachChicks]

She is probably not egg bound which is good

 

[6BeachChicks]

Is she still eating and drinking?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

We do have permethrin at home, but we couldn't find any specifically for poultry. We have one used to kill roaches. I didn't use it yet because wouldn't that be too strong for her? Should I mix in half dust and half permethrin and dust her then?

It's hard to say. Any chance you can take a picture of the ingredients and strength of it? Do you have a TSC nearby? They carry a lot of options that have directions and dilution rates for poultry and poultry housing

 

[fatimastic]

It just looks a little watery so pretty good. What is the stuff surrounding the poop.

Wood shavings as beddings

 

[fatimastic]

It's hard to say. Any chance you can take a picture of the ingredients and strength of it? Do you have a TSC nearby? They carry a lot of options that have directions and dilution rates for poultry and poultry housing

I live in Pakistan and over here, the resources ate pretty limited. You have to make do yourself.

 

[fatimastic]

She is probably not egg bound which is good

Phew.

Is she still eating and drinking?

Yes. She is drinking a lot which is nice as it won't cause constipation.
I am worried about the hard abdomen...