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

[Redhead Rae]

I'm so sorry Ruby.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Oh man Ruby.

I am so sorry.

 

[pitbullmomma]

So sorry little Squatcher.

 

[staceyj]

Oh my!
Ruby, Sweetheart I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

 

[rjohns39]

11 out of 15 in one year is way too many. 11 of 15 = ~73% Please call your state vet.
http://www.usaha.org/menu_item/StateAnimalHealthOfficials.pdf

Ruby, this is going to be hard, but I agree with @casportpony you need to know why she passed. I am so sorry for your loss

 

[Rubysword]

I want to send her in for a necropsy, but I'm broke, and my mom doesn't want to spend that much for it. She's convinced that it was the internal laying issue, but she said if I really want to find out, I can check her out myself. I'm gearing myself up to do that with my dad tomorrow. I've read a few articles on it, so I'm going to try to see if there is anything obvious, and if there isn't, collect samples to be tested.

 

[rjohns39]

@casportpony can you talk her through the process?

 

[staceyj]

I want to send her in for a necropsy, but I'm broke, and my mom doesn't want to spend that much for it. She's convinced that it was the internal laying issue, but she said if I really want to find out, I can check her out myself. I'm gearing myself up to do that with my dad tomorrow. I've read a few articles on it, so I'm going to try to see if there is anything obvious, and if there isn't, collect samples to be tested.

Ruby,
you are a brilliant and brave young woman.
I support this decision, if you choose to go through with it, 100%
I just wish some of us could be there to learn right alongside you.
-Stacey

 

[micstrachan]

Dear Ruby,
I just read through this thread from beginning to end. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are a strong, smart, caring young woman and I have a great deal of respect for you. Keep up the great work of making this world a better place.
Sincerely,
Michelle

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony can you talk her through the process?

I can provide this:

Spoiler: Very Long Necropsy Video

This is a severe case of salpingitis. Necropsy was done by a novice and she failed to recognize that the entire repro tract was filled with pus.

Spoiler: Necropsy Video