Is this Coccidiosis?

[The-White-Elephant]

Be sure to get her in that warm bath. Those are very helpful in relaxing her and helping the egg come out. I think it is a good place to start and can't really hurt.
Her life and your flocks health depends on you to be strong and not let them trick you into too many treats ♡ you can switch over to better healthier treats like mealworms. Those will add protein and not just empty calories.

I’m worried that the bath might give her a cold. It’s 30F outside and if I give her a bath, and I might miss a wet spot, I’m worried she might catch a cold as well

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Styrofoam?! Did I miss something?!!!

I did a post a few weeks back. That’s when I joined BYC. She was lethargic after she ate that. But a Few days later she seemed fine

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I’m worried that the bath might give her a cold. It’s 30F outside and if I give her a bath, and I might miss a wet spot, I’m worried she might catch a cold as well

Use a blow dryer to dry her feathers afterward. She should enjoy it. Use the low setting and keep the air moving, from side to side, not holding it in just one spot.

 

[TropicalBabies]

I did a post a few weeks back. That’s when I joined BYC. She was lethargic after she ate that. But a Few days later she seemed fine

Well, glad it was not my old age. Whew!

Ok. Well, let's just try this first. Can you check her for a stuck egg? The coco oil or Vaseline may be helpful to her so she can get unplugged. Maybe try a heating pad for her? Help her relax as the calcium kicks in.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Well, glad it was not my old age. Whew!

Ok. Well, let's just try this first. Can you check her for a stuck egg? The coco oil or Vaseline may be helpful to her so she can get unplugged. Maybe try a heating pad for her? Help her relax as the calcium kicks in.

Right now she’s in her little “coop”. Probably sleeping. Forgot to mention that she sleeps a lot now. But she does come out and have some “exercise” every now and then.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Right now she’s in her little “coop”. Probably sleeping. Forgot to mention that she sleeps a lot now. But she does come out and have some “exercise” every now and then.

Have you checked her underbelly yet? Massage, oil? Did you get calcium down her? She is going to need your help ♡♡♡

 

[azygous]

Earlier thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/jersey-giant-lethargy-symptoms-please-help.1499912/

But did you ever see her poop any of the styrofoam out? It may be forming a blockage that's interfering with laying and it could also be preventing absorption of nutrients. She may be a candidate for an Epsom salts flush. (magnesium sulfate)

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hello everyone! I have a 7.5 month old White Jersey Giant. Around 2 weeks back, she started acting lethargic, but a few days later she was fine. She became lethargic yet again a few days later, but she was ok in a few days. 4 days ago, she became lethargic YET AGAIN, but now it’s even worse. Since 4 days a go, she won’t eat or drink nearly anything (she does occasionally), she is way less energetic than she used to, and she has lost around 0.5-1 pound. She also has some greenish diarrhea. Is this coccidiosis, and is so, what should I do? Thanks for all of your help.

Her crop (yesterday afternoon) was 98% empty. She was eating a bit of her food and some grass, but not much. She hasn’t layed in at least 2-3 days. She is walking like a normal chicken would, but really slow. We give her 16% protein Pellet things, some cracked corn. Thanks what we usually give the chickens, but we gave her some game bird food as well. Usually our chickens love game bird food.

OK Think back. She's been lethargic, then better, then lethargic, then better...when she was not feeling well, did she lay eggs or did she improve once she laid an egg?

Bouncing from lethargic to better then back again, generally I suspect a reproductive issues. Are her eggs hard normal shelled eggs or does she have soft shelled eggs?

Feel her abdomen below the vent between her legs for bloat or fluid.
I would give her the extra calcium, make sure her crop is emptying overnight. Encourage her to drink and entice her with some wet mash. Eggs make a nice treat, so she and her flock mates may enjoy that.

Treating for Coccidiosis won't hurt her. Deworming may not hurt either.
I would still focus on getting the calcium into her and hydrating her.
Personally, I would leave her with the flock.

Photos of poop may be helpful as well.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Earlier thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/jersey-giant-lethargy-symptoms-please-help.1499912/

But did you ever see her poop any of the styrofoam out? It may be forming a blockage that's interfering with laying and it could also be preventing absorption of nutrients. She may be a candidate for an Epsom salts flush. (magnesium sulfate)

No, I have not seen any styrofoam in her poop yet

 

[The-White-Elephant]

OK Think back. She's been lethargic, then better, then lethargic, then better...when she was not feeling well, did she lay eggs or did she improve once she laid an egg?

Bouncing from lethargic to better then back again, generally I suspect a reproductive issues. Are her eggs hard normal shelled eggs or does she have soft shelled eggs?

Feel her abdomen below the vent between her legs for bloat or fluid.
I would give her the extra calcium, make sure her crop is emptying overnight. Encourage her to drink and entice her with some wet mash. Eggs make a nice treat, so she and her flock mates may enjoy that.

Treating for Coccidiosis won't hurt her. Deworming may not hurt either.
I would still focus on getting the calcium into her and hydrating her.
Personally, I would leave her with the flock.

Photos of poop may be helpful as well.

Her eggs are normal. Meaning nothing weird about them, and I’m not sure if laying an egg made her feel better, but I will keep and eye out for an egg and let you know. I’m going to check in on her in a little bit.