Lethargic, ill hen. Sour crop and vent gleet?

[tori8780]

Something is wrong with one of my hens. She went broody a couple weeks ago, so I attributed her strange behavior to that, but over the last few days I've been finding her laying wherever with droopy wings. She's not eating and only seems to drink when I help her. Her comb is really pale. Most of the feathers on her back are gone, but thats from our rooster I believe (she's a favorite and he's too rough). This morning I checked her crop like I read and it felt squishy and different than the other hens. I vomited her and put her in a dog kennel by herself with ACV water. She also has a really poopy butt. I've cleaned it a couple times but it keeps getting poo all over it, like she has diarrhea or something. I havent seen her pass any stools in days. She is about 10 months old and a BO. What else should I be doing for her? Can I offer food and if so, what? Thanks.

 

[enola]

Many things could be wrong. When was she wormed last? What did you use?

When she started setting, did you de-bug both her and the nest?

She needs nutrition.....are you willing to tube feed her? There are threads here on how to do this.....

Have you checked her for lice or mites?

Lice, mites and worms can kill chickens if you don't treat them.

 

[tori8780]

I have checked for lice multiple times on her and all of the other hens but have not found anything. I can dust her with poultry dust tonight if necessary. I check them all regularly and have never seen any signs of lice or mites on any of them.

She will eat eggs and yogurt if I bring them to her, but I wasnt sure if I should if its sour crop. I read she should only get moist mash, which she might be willing to eat if I handfeed her.

I have never wormed any of the chickens. Again, they are only 10 months and I have not seen the need as there have never been any issues or problems before this. I had been thinking about picking up some safeguard and worming her to see if it helps. Is there a link/thread that lists the dosage?