Lethargic Hen/Broken beak, Is this the end?

[Pozees]

I have made a mash of yogurt, pumpkin puree, ground layer feed, and scrambled eggs. She is not interested. Tried just scrambled eggs the other day, wouldn't even touch it. I will give it a go again. Hate feeling helpless.

I completely understand

Unfortunately there isn't always a fix - despite decades of domestication, all animals do their best to hide illness and weakness in an effort at self-preservation, so they are really tough to diagnose until sometimes it's too late. Sometimes they have issues from the start that don't present themselves until they are at point of lay - if there is an internal problem there would be no way to know it, and it may have absolutely nothing to do with whatever event resulted in her broken beak. That may actually be the result of some internal issue - maybe she isn't able to properly digest calcium, for example, and how could you know that? Even if you could, it really can't be fixed.

Those members of the flock who are obviously smaller/slower/weaker than the rest, are so for a reason. Do not spend a moment blaming yourself. If she begins to really fail and she is suffering, be kind and help her. Right now it doesn't sound like she is there, just looking ahead to the worst-case scenario, which hopefully isn't where it will end up. I am keeping good and hopeful thoughts for you and your Hattie.

 

[Pozees]

How is Hattie this morning? Coloradogal posted some suggestions over on the Colorado forum, if you have a minute to take a peek.

 

[EHook518]

Update on Hattie. She still won't eat, but continues to drink a lot. Today she is laying down, rolled to one side and breathing very heavily with her beak open. She has lost a lot of weight, still strong enough to stand up to get some water though. She is pooping very little, it is very dark green. Is this the end? What do I do?

 

[EHook518]

Hattie passed away this afternoon. Thank you everyone for your advice and support.
RIP Hattie

 

[Doubleyolker]

So sorry for your loss.