Hens depressed stop eating.

[chickensrfood]

I had a hen get sort of depressed and listless and noticed she was trying to eat pellets but not actually eating any. She lost weight and eventually died. I opened her up to check for a ruptured egg and found nothing inside. I have since wormed my flock (wazine) but now appear to have another hen showing similar symptoms. These are adult white leghorns. Any advice or ideas appreciated.
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[Miss Lydia]

no ideas just wanted to say sorry for your loss and hope someone may be able to help you figure out whats going on.

 

[chickensrfood]

thank you I hope I can save this hen.

 

[purpletree23]

Treat for lice and mites and treat for worms again using Eprinex.

What is their diet like?

Do they get to free range at all.

How old are they?

 

[chickensrfood]

They eat layer pellets and free range 3-4 days a week with access to grassy areas. They are approximately 8-10 months old.

Eprinex from what I can find is ivomec? I have this on hand how do you suggest I treat them? Dosage, and how to administer? Thank you!

 

[purpletree23]

I could be wrong but I think with the Eprinex there is not a withdrawal time so you can continue to eat the eggs. With Ivomec pour on you can't eat the eggs for a period of time. Sorry but I don't know the exact information. If you have Ivomec pour on use a dropper or a syringe without the needle. For a regular size chicken put 3 drops on the back of the neck on the skin. If you put it on the feathers it will not work. Has to go on the skin. For a smaller chicken like a bantam use 2 drops.

Treat them once and then again in 7 days.


My post will bump you up and if I'm wrong someone will give you the correct information.

 

[seminolewind]

I don't understand it either. I've had a few the last 2 years that were fine, just stopped eating. I'm still wondering why. One of mine is currently doing it. Fine in every way, just not eating the crumbles. If I go out with bread, she's a hog.