Hens Dying

[Suzmv]

i have lost 3 chickens over the last 6 weeks. One every 2 weeks. Now I have another sick chicken. I did not observe any symptoms in the other 3. This one , a Delaware, has had diarrhea, is lethargic and has stiff legs - especially the left leg. As of this morning her poop is firm but has some pink (blood maybe?) in it. Her chest is very bony. She is eating well though. I have wormed all the hens twice (via water) in the last 3 weeks, and am providing electrolytes and vitamins in water. Any ideas? I don't want them to suffer. And of course I don't want to lose anymore. Thanks.

 

[SunHwaKwon]

I recommend you get a necropsy done on the next one. Are they having any trouble breathing?

 

[casportpony]

i have lost 3 chickens over the last 6 weeks. One every 2 weeks. Now I have another sick chicken. I did not observe any symptoms in the other 3. This one , a Delaware, has had diarrhea, is lethargic and has stiff legs - especially the left leg. As of this morning her poop is firm but has some pink (blood maybe?) in it. Her chest is very bony. She is eating well though. I have wormed all the hens twice (via water) in the last 3 weeks, and am providing electrolytes and vitamins in water. Any ideas? I don't want them to suffer. And of course I don't want to lose anymore. Thanks.

Welcome to BYC! Can you take them to a vet?

 

[Phage]

Coccidia maybe?

 

[Kiki]

What age are your birds?

 

[casportpony]

Coccidia maybe?

Maybe...

 

[IZZYBELLA]

I don't know where you live, but a lot of states will do a necroscopy for a very low price or for free if you ship them the carcass. It might be worth doing so you know for sure what you are dealing with.

 

[Phage]

If they are skinny despite worming maybe they have mites?
Still I would treat for coccidia first (it is easy - just add sulmet to the water) and consider treating for blood sucking parasites which is also easy ( a drop of ivermectin on the skin).

 

[Suzmv]

What age are your birds?

 

[Suzmv]

The hens that have died are 4-5 months. All hens are 4-6 months.