Lethargic, fluffed up chicken with clear, runny poop. Close to death. URGENT

[WVduckchick]

Has your flock been dewormed?

I would also suggest weighing her as soon as possible, to help keep track if she is gaining or losing weight.

 

[Rubysword]

She is in my bedroom right now, which is 68 degrees.

 

[casportpony]

Has your flock been dewormed?

I would also suggest weighing her as soon as possible, to help keep track if she is gaining or losing weight.

 

[WVduckchick]

Learning from you!

 

[casportpony]

She is in my bedroom right now, which is 68 degrees.

She needs to be warmer. Can your mom give her a heating pad set on low?

 

[Rubysword]

Our living room has a wood stove, and is generally 75-80 degrees. Would that work?

 

[casportpony]

Our living room has a wood stove, and is generally 75-80 degrees. Would that work?

Warmer would be better. Can you have your mom take a picture of her and test it to you?

 

[staceyj]

In a pinch for a little while she could be in a bathroom -if it's small- with the hairdryer running to bring up the room temp. BUT NOT AIMED AT HER BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE DEHYDRATION AND *hairdryer NOT to be left on without direct supervision. FIRE HAZARD.

 

[Rubysword]

We have a heat lamp as well-might that be a good idea?

 

[Rubysword]

My mom just sent me this:
I hope you don’t mind, but after doing some research, I decided to do a quick vent exam. I put on a latex glove and put on a water based lubricant and put my finger about an inch(was scared to go much further- up where the egg might be. I did not contact anything hard it just felt like liquid. when I pulled my finger out, yellow liquid drained/oozed out that smelled like rotten egg(sulfur). I now believe that she is internally laying. There are all types of feeds on this- but infection can result from internal laying. All of her symptoms are classic. There may be some things we can do- including draining….however- this only treats the symptoms. We don’t know the cause. It may be organ failure- like there is something wrong with her liver or heart. It is possible that its genetic. Anyway- if you want to do some reading on this- I hope it helps you out.