Is this a dud hen?

[germanchickTX]

Here's some pics, they are not as good as I would have liked it...- but maybe you can tell enough from it.

 

[junebuggena]

She does look to be a pure Blue Wheaten Ameraucana. Ameraucana are supposed to have tails. It looks like her tail feathers have been pulled out. I think the seller meant she was 14 weeks old, not months old. If that's the case, then she is still at least a month away from laying eggs.

 

[aart]

Here's some pics, they are not as good as I would have liked it...- but maybe you can tell enough from it.

Are both her pupils like this?
Very strange...can she see alright?

 

[germanchickTX]

She seems to be able to see totally normal; both eyes are like that. Haven't tried a light test about pupil constriction yet. She does look like on drugs, lol!
Only thing I noticed is, she goes to roost way earlier than the other hens.
About age, I checked her vent for color and skin condition. Looks to be normal for laying age. Haven't done the 2 finger test on her bones yet, didn't know that at the time.
She is more nervous/flighty than the Buffs.
So, does she look like an Ameraucana? Her tail looks longer when she is walking upright, instead ducking away. And she does have slate colored legs and feet, although I have the impression that they got a little lighter...

 

[germanchickTX]

Just lost another chicken! Let them out to the horse pasture and if I interpret the prints right, a free roaming LGD/Pyr got her.
I have seen him sporadically in the neighborhood, no collar but doesn't look like he would be stray.
I have field fencing (if weak at a few spots), but as much as I love animals, I hate people that seem to think they can have dogs, but don't need fencing or training for them! It is the owners fault and not the dogs, but he will have to suffer for it; because if I see him again on my property (I think he comes here to drink out of the tank) I will shoot at him with rock salt!
Everybody is worried for their chickens about predators like Hawks and foxes and coyotes, but who would have thought about dang roaming dogs of irresponsible owners on my own property!
So, end of rant...

 

[aart]

Should post a pic of that eye on this chicken vet facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/552851661524633/

Domestic dogs are often the worst chicken predators in some places.

 

[germanchickTX]

Good idea. I requested to join the group...

 

[aart]

Good idea. I requested to join the group...

It can take a couple days to get an answer, be patient.
Read the rules, it's not a discussion/chatting group, you post a medical issues and wait for a vet to address it.
Slow, but great advice.

 

[germanchickTX]

Hi everyone again!
I did the pelvic bone test today on the Ameraucana; I only got one finger between the bones...!
I don't think she is younger, she looks like a full grown bird, is actually bigger than my last Buff Orpington. I think I got scammed about her age and she is much older...

 

[germanchickTX]

It can take a couple days to get an answer, be patient.
Read the rules, it's not a discussion/chatting group, you post a medical issues and wait for a vet to address it.
Slow, but great advice.

So far Dr. L thinks that Marek's is not much a concern, since she is an older bird.
Thanks for the advice to join this group, also did the goat vet corner.