Lethargic Chicken

[Mandaleeee]

My Blue Andalusian seemed really lethargic on Sunday (laid on the ground a lot, had no interest in food when I brought them fruit/veggies). She hasn't laid an egg since Saturday, and she is usually my most consistent layer out of 4 hens (the other 3 are Ameraucanas). I thought she may be egg-bound, but she started eating and moving around more yesterday so she seems to be feeling better. However, she still has not laid an egg. Should I still be concerned?

It's been pretty warm lately - I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

Since I also read that worms could be the culprit, we added de-worming meds to the water today.

 

[Judy]

The heat could definitely be the culprit. Chickens tolerate winter much better than summer. Be sure they have shade and breeze, and plenty of cool water (not in the sun.) I run a box fan in my coop all summer, and the coop is already open and breezy. They take refuge in there during the hottest part of the day.

 

[Mandaleeee]

She's still pretty slow today. She was walking around and scratching a bit, but she's back to standing in place and closes her eyes a fair amount. I think I'm going to try to put her in a bath of warm water tonight to see if that helps. I'll probably keep her inside as well to monitor her.

Today was only around 80 degrees, overcast all day, and a steady breeze.

 

[Mandaleeee]

I had her sit in some warm water for a bit - I don't think she was a fan, but at least we got the waste off her rear feathers. I have her inside in a wire dog kennel now, so at least I can monitor her.

 

[Mandaleeee]

She's still lethargic....any ideas?

 

[Mandaleeee]

She passed overnight

 

[realsis]

I'm so sorry for your loss!