Lethargic chicken

PrincessChicky

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A week ago I started the whole flock (3 hens and 5 pullets) on corid because one of the hens passed after being lethargic and having snotty poo. Today I put electrolytes and probiotics in the water and noticed one of the pullets acting off. I brought sick baby in the house and she looks really sad. Eyes closed, wings and tail droopy. I am quite concerned.
I lost my 4 year old andalusian hen in a similar way a week ago so now I'm worried the rest of the flock is going to fall like dominos. Please help.
 

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Sounds like you are doing the right thing with electrolytes, probiotics, and cordid. I would also get a necropsy on your chicken that past away (if that's possible) or god forbid, any more that pass. You will want to know if this is something more serious in the environment you will need to treat for. 😔😟 Keeping your sweet pullet in the house to keep an eye on her is good. Making sure she gets some sort of food and water will be important too. When I have a broody girl or sick hen who doesn't want to eat, I've found cut up grapes and meal worms to be a good enticing treat for them. I hope she gets better and you are able to find out what is going on! So hard when we don't know what is causing illness in our flock.My heart is with you!
 
Inspect your birds for lice/mites especially around the vent area. Worm them with Valbazen.
 

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