Coastalchickenlady
Hatching
I posted earlier this week about my hen being lethargic and sick. She was very near death when I brought her inside and I was worried because it was so sudden. I brought her inside and she’s since gotten a little better.
History: I found her Monday laying outside the coop with her head on the ground, unable to stand and panting. She was dewormed 2 weeks ago with fenbendazole and all my others are fine. She hatched in February so I’ve had her since then and while I do have a bully hen, they have enough access to food/water/space to prevent her from keeping the others away from nutrition. They’re on layer feed since I have laying hens, but also get a bit of scratch in the morning in the yard. Her crop doesn’t feel empty. Poops are normal. They were very watery when I brought her in Monday, but they were fine the next day. No discoloration or worms. Was given electrolytes and eggs and has recovered.
Now: She’s currently back outside in a look-but-don’t-touch pen in the yard with her own food and water, where she’ll stay until I feel better about her. I wouldn’t still be concerned normally, but she’s VERY low energy and is still breathing really deep. Not panting, and there’s no noise when she breathes. Wings are a little droopy and she just stands in one place. She eats, but not a lot at one time, is drinking plenty. Won’t stay on a perch, is laying in the grass instead. Seems weak still.
Thoughts?
History: I found her Monday laying outside the coop with her head on the ground, unable to stand and panting. She was dewormed 2 weeks ago with fenbendazole and all my others are fine. She hatched in February so I’ve had her since then and while I do have a bully hen, they have enough access to food/water/space to prevent her from keeping the others away from nutrition. They’re on layer feed since I have laying hens, but also get a bit of scratch in the morning in the yard. Her crop doesn’t feel empty. Poops are normal. They were very watery when I brought her in Monday, but they were fine the next day. No discoloration or worms. Was given electrolytes and eggs and has recovered.
Now: She’s currently back outside in a look-but-don’t-touch pen in the yard with her own food and water, where she’ll stay until I feel better about her. I wouldn’t still be concerned normally, but she’s VERY low energy and is still breathing really deep. Not panting, and there’s no noise when she breathes. Wings are a little droopy and she just stands in one place. She eats, but not a lot at one time, is drinking plenty. Won’t stay on a perch, is laying in the grass instead. Seems weak still.
Thoughts?
