Leghorn not herself

[Kyle L]

Hey guys. I have a brown leghorn whom has declined rather quickly. Her comb is now purple/black at the tip and she doesnt move or eat very much and has lost weight. I have her isolated and she just stands with her eyes closed most of the time. She will drink if i make her.. any ideas? Worms? Stroke? Thanks in advance

 

[Mace Gill]

At a GUESS I'd say not worms ... her comb would be pale in that case. Her comb is not getting enough oxygen . Meaning her BLOOD isn't getting enough oxygen ... but I don't know what would be causing it. Stroke? Respritory issue? Something else?

 

[dixiebackyard]

the purple/black of the comb would indicate circulatory problems to me.... I would start checking for respiratory disease or other issues that limit oxygen flow

 

[Kyle L]

It seems like her crop is still full/big? Same as yesterday.. would this cause that? Something stuck?
Closing her eyes and not moving much

 

[dixiebackyard]

Is her crop impacted ?

 

[Mace Gill]

If the mass you feel is hard, he has an impacted crop! Search the threads on what to do ... very detailed advice. Search YouTube so you can WATCH how it's treated!

 

[Kyle L]

Its not hard. I can move the stuff around inside.. soft.. ballon like... sour crop?

 

[Mace Gill]

Its not hard. I can move the stuff around inside.. soft.. ballon like... sour crop?

More like sour crop then, yes. Look up the treatment for that ... involves having you chicken vomit, but since she is having breathing issues, don't do too much at once! A little at a time!

 

[mustang56]

https://www.tillysnest.com/2012/01/crop-issues.html

 

[mustang56]

http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/02/sour-crop.html