Lethargic Pullet

[Bob F]

i got a new Pulleti last week that is about 4 months old. She is very lethargic and not mixing with the rest of the flock. She is not eating or drinking much and appears to have a bloated abdomen. It is very round and soft.

 

[Eggcessive]

Welcome to BYC. Worms or coccidiosis could be a cause for her illness. How are her droppings looking? I would probably get some Corid (amprollium) a cattle medicine, and treat her and the others for possible coccidiosis. Dosage is 2 tsp of the liquid Corid, or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Then give her some vitamins and probiotics for a couple of days, and then worm the whole flock. Valbazen and SafeGuard liquid Goat Wormer are very good. Also, look her over for signs of lice or mites. And you may want to feel an inch inside her vent for being egg bound.