sydney1497
In the Brooder
- Jun 6, 2020
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Hi all,
I believe I have a sick hen and would really appreciate if anyone could help figure out what's wrong! I first noticed her this afternoon acting lethargic with her tail down. She kept falling asleep while standing up as well as laying down in the run. It was very hot today, over 90 degrees, if that may something to do with it. However, she is not panting at all and is not stretching out her wings. (she would just lay down and close her eyes). She drank quite a bit and ate a little bit when I placed her out by the grass and leaves. I lightly sprayed her with cool hose water which seemed to perk her up a bit more. She is now in my cool garage with berries, cucumbers and layer feed, and electrolyte water- she is only eating the berries and cucumbers. Her droppings look like both of the following pictures I posted (I’m sorry they’re gross). I just checked on her now and she is laying down in the small enclosure I have her in but looks more perked up. Has anyone had their chickens have these symptoms or recognize the droppings? I have to leave on a trip soon and don’t want anything to happen while I’m gone!!
Thank you!
I believe I have a sick hen and would really appreciate if anyone could help figure out what's wrong! I first noticed her this afternoon acting lethargic with her tail down. She kept falling asleep while standing up as well as laying down in the run. It was very hot today, over 90 degrees, if that may something to do with it. However, she is not panting at all and is not stretching out her wings. (she would just lay down and close her eyes). She drank quite a bit and ate a little bit when I placed her out by the grass and leaves. I lightly sprayed her with cool hose water which seemed to perk her up a bit more. She is now in my cool garage with berries, cucumbers and layer feed, and electrolyte water- she is only eating the berries and cucumbers. Her droppings look like both of the following pictures I posted (I’m sorry they’re gross). I just checked on her now and she is laying down in the small enclosure I have her in but looks more perked up. Has anyone had their chickens have these symptoms or recognize the droppings? I have to leave on a trip soon and don’t want anything to happen while I’m gone!!
Thank you!
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