WorriedChickenOwner
Hatching
- Jun 19, 2023
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Hello everyone, I have a 3-year-old hen who has been slightly lethargic for a few days. We thought she was sick so we did what we usually do, bring her inside and give her food and water until she recovers. As far as I know, she hasn't been eating any of the usual chicken feed but we let her outside for a few hours every morning and she eats grass/stuff in the dirt. She's been drinking water normally and we've been force-feeding a little bit of scrambled eggs in the morning/night.
Two days ago she pooped/laid what looks like meat (last 2 images) and this morning another small piece (first 2 images). The closest thing I could find online was a lash egg. Based on what I've been reading that would be really bad. She's still pooping but hasn't laid any eggs. Otherwise, in the short term, she seems ok. She's still active enough to try pecking her sisters, none of which are lethargic or exhibiting any symptoms.
What makes this worse is that I've been out of town for work, so my mother has been taking care of them and she doesn't have experience taking care of sick chickens. When I heard about the weird poop, I instantly booked a flight back but the earliest flight I can take is the end of next week. The earliest vet appointment I could get was July 3rd, but I'm not even sure if that vet is familiar with chickens. I've ordered some nutri-drench which should arrive tomorrow.
My main questions/concerns are:
Thank you so much.
Two days ago she pooped/laid what looks like meat (last 2 images) and this morning another small piece (first 2 images). The closest thing I could find online was a lash egg. Based on what I've been reading that would be really bad. She's still pooping but hasn't laid any eggs. Otherwise, in the short term, she seems ok. She's still active enough to try pecking her sisters, none of which are lethargic or exhibiting any symptoms.
What makes this worse is that I've been out of town for work, so my mother has been taking care of them and she doesn't have experience taking care of sick chickens. When I heard about the weird poop, I instantly booked a flight back but the earliest flight I can take is the end of next week. The earliest vet appointment I could get was July 3rd, but I'm not even sure if that vet is familiar with chickens. I've ordered some nutri-drench which should arrive tomorrow.
My main questions/concerns are:
- Is this a lash egg or something else?
- Is there any medication or supplement I should get?
- Anything else I can do to make her better?
Thank you so much.
