Lethargic Hen

[casportpony]

Yellow looking stuff coming from vent sounds like an egg broke and she probably has an infection from that, but that is just a guess. If I were you I would do a cloacal exam and remove any of the egg and/or shell that's still in there and I'd start her on Baytril, which you would have to buy from a vet or order online unless you have other drugs like Clavamox, Cipro or Augmentin, you could use those, too.

 

[FourandSix]

Okay, thank you.
And if it is not that, it's still okay for her to have the drugs?

 

[casportpony]

Okay, thank you.
And if it is not that, it's still okay for her to have the drugs?

This is where it would be a good idea to have a vet look at her. They could very quickly do a swab and check it under a scope for bacteria and parasites. The antibiotics mentioned are very strong and can cause problems if not used correctly, so again, best bet is a vet. Of course if she has an infection it will kill her if not treated.

-Kathy

 

[FourandSix]

Okay, thanks.

 

[casportpony]

If you decide to treat with antibiotics let me know which one and I'll look up the dose for you.

-Kathy

 

[FourandSix]

Thank you, but my mom works at a vet clinic and one of the vets has done that for me before. Thank you for your help.

 

[casportpony]

Thank you, but my mom works at a vet clinic and one of the vets has done that for me before. Thank you for your help.

Then it should be easy for you.

-Kathy