I have another sick hen

[Didi84]

I have another sick hen I don't know what causing it

 

[Wyorp Rock]

More information like photos, video, what you feed, what symptoms you are seeing, what you feed, etc., would be most helpful

 

[Didi84]

More information like photos, video, what you feed, what symptoms you are seeing, what you feed, etc., would be most helpful

She died

 

[Didi84]

She was very limp she had pus or water in her mouth she was breathing very heavy but there was no blood anywhere I looked her over about four times and didn't see anything

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry she died

Since you are having troubles, you may want to consider sending her body for testing and necropsy-this may give you some answers as to whether whatever is going on can be prevented or corrected by nutrition, medication or changes in keeping. Sometimes there is disease that is hard to pinpoint and the information you get from your state lab is vital.

You can refrigerate her body, then look up your state lab for instructions on how to send her in. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/nahln/downloads/all_nahln_lab_list.pdf

 

[Didi84]

Thank you. 2 of them died this weekend both were meat chickens.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you. 2 of them died this weekend both were meat chickens.

I'm sorry to hear you lost her.

I read the thread about your other chicken https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/sick-chicken.1214986/

What type of housing do you have for them? Even in very cold weather, meat birds need some protection from the elements (wind/rain blocking). Did their water happen to freeze on them and they became dehydrated maybe?

 

[micstrachan]

I’m so sorry for both your losses. If you are up for it and can share some details about your set up, we may be able to help set you up for success moving forward. Hugs.

 

[Didi84]

I'm sorry to hear you lost her.

I read the thread about your other chicken https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/sick-chicken.1214986/

What type of housing do you have for them? Even in very cold weather, meat birds need some protection from the elements (wind/rain blocking). Did their water happen to freeze on them and they became dehydrated maybe?

Right now I don't have the inside completely done I will be in the the spring but I do have perches and nesting boxes so they can get off the ground and 3 heating lamps the water isn't froze cause I give them water 3 or 4 times a day. I also have curtains hanging on the windows so the wind doesnt blow the coop too much

 

[Didi84]

Here's some pictures like I said it's not done but they are happy