Lighthearted
Hatching
- Aug 18, 2024
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Golden Commet, 2-3 yrs old
I noticed she was lethargic and had a droopy comb Sunday. Gave her an epsom salt soak, isolated her, provided water with electrolytes and oil of oregano. Reduced appetite - shows initial interest and will eat (scrambled egg, corn meal mush) but loses interest and has lost weight. No obvious wounds / trauma. Her poop is watery and initially I just saw a white film, but last night for the first time I also saw some small dark turds as well. It is possible that I missed this before. Picture shows.
I have several (50+) other hens, none show symptoms. My girls free range during the day and are on coops with hay/straw bedding at night. She seems "stable" in that she isn't getting better or worse - though definitely losing weight, which I guess does make her worse. But she continues to eat with the same not-so-great appetite. her crop is not at all full at night.
I don't have a vet to take her to, so am looking for things I can do for her. I have several "standard" treatments on hand (VetRx, Corid, monistat) but I'm not sure they are a match for her symptoms.
Happy for any insights / help!
I noticed she was lethargic and had a droopy comb Sunday. Gave her an epsom salt soak, isolated her, provided water with electrolytes and oil of oregano. Reduced appetite - shows initial interest and will eat (scrambled egg, corn meal mush) but loses interest and has lost weight. No obvious wounds / trauma. Her poop is watery and initially I just saw a white film, but last night for the first time I also saw some small dark turds as well. It is possible that I missed this before. Picture shows.
I have several (50+) other hens, none show symptoms. My girls free range during the day and are on coops with hay/straw bedding at night. She seems "stable" in that she isn't getting better or worse - though definitely losing weight, which I guess does make her worse. But she continues to eat with the same not-so-great appetite. her crop is not at all full at night.
I don't have a vet to take her to, so am looking for things I can do for her. I have several "standard" treatments on hand (VetRx, Corid, monistat) but I'm not sure they are a match for her symptoms.
Happy for any insights / help!