For about 5 days (since the 1st of Jan.) my Barred Rock has been acting lethargic. From the research I've done I realize that this isn't enough to pinpoint the cause. However this is what I have noticed of her: She is eating, how much I am not sure as I don't have time to observe her during the day (due to school), but she wouldn't eat her usual treat of sunflowers seeds (from the ground or my hand). She would act interested and come running out with everyone else, but would ignore the treats. Same thing with drinking, I don't know how much, if at all, she is drinking. Though when I can see her during the day I see her huddled up with her eyes closed. Her comb and wattles have no discoloration except for a few frostbite scabs (very tiny because her comb is bumpy). Eyes also look clear. No nasal discharge. No limping or signs of physical injury. However I did notice that she may have been kicked down the pecking order by my EE, plus, the Barred Rock usually bosses the Silkies around which she hasn't done in a while (if at all). She hasn't molted this winter either, and as far as I can tell she isn't laying. She doesn't feel too skinny, but IMO she could put on a little more weight. She is kind of small for a Barred Rock (she is a hatchery bird, from Ideal). Haven't seen her poop. I will look tonight under the roost where she is sleeping. She has been sleeping on the roosts since I first noticed this behavior. The flock is fed 16% Dumor Layer feed with BOSS every once in a while, bedding is pine shavings, and this girl is almost 2 1/2 years old. Oh and I've also put Wazine in their water as I thought she had worms at first. Fresh water will be given tonight as it's been 24 hours. I hope this is enough information
