Is my chicken constipated? What’s wrong with her?

The way she looks to be standing, sort of legs wide apart, she may have ascites (water belly) or a reproductive disorder. Those are both common in hens over 2-3 years old.
 
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The yellow droppings could be associated with ascites from liver failure or from a reporductive infection/condition that also can cause liver problems. Those are very common in hens. Reproductive issues can cause pressure inside the abdomen, which can slow down the digestion, intestines, and crop.

Is she eating any better? I would offer some chopped scrambles egg and her usual feed daily. If she does not eat egg, then try a little ground meat or tuna in small amounts. A teaspoonful of cold coconut oil cut into tiny pieces can be offered to help lubricate her to help pass some droppings.
 
The way she looks to be standing, sort of legs wide apart, she may have ascites (water belly) or a reproductive disorder. Those are both common in hens over 2-3 years old.
Could it be egg yolk peritonitis?
Also known as 'water belly'.

Did you isolate her to monitor eating drinking and pooping?
Hard to tell what those poops are with the ground detritus.
Reference my crate set up in previous posts.
Yes I stated I isolated her in a previous comment and in the OP. I’ll read about that.
 
The yellow droppings could be associated with ascites from liver failure or from a reporductive infection/condition that also can cause liver problems. Those are very common in hens. Reproductive issues can cause pressure inside the abdomen, which can slow down the digestion, intestines, and crop.

Is she eating any better? I would offer some chopped scrambles egg and her usual feed daily. If she does not eat egg, then try a little ground meat or tuna in small amounts. A teaspoonful of cold coconut oil cut into tiny pieces can be offered to help lubricate her to help pass some droppings.
I will offer that immediately. Here’s a better picture of her stool. I can’t believe I didn’t think about laxative... I will try the coconut oil, and feed her some scrambled egg. She doesn’t seem very interested in eating.
 

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