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Hi there, thank you. Yes both were wormed with Fenbenzadole 6 weeks ago and have also checked for mites but no sign. They are a bit better today and out sunbathing at the moment, so fingers crossed.Worms might also cause diarrhea and take additional toll on molting birds.
Is she sleeping a lot during the day? That is my main issue, although both are a bit better today.Following since I'm experiencing a similar issue with a molting 1.5 yo hen. Molting, avoidance, lots of water with watery diarrhea but it's been over 103 degrees for 2 weeks.
She is def resting most of the day under my orange tree in cool soil but not necessarily sleeping. I'm just worried that I'm missing something but it may just be the early molt. She doesn't seem to be eating as much but could just be avoiding the other girls since she's low on the pecking orderIs she sleeping a lot during the day? That is my main issue, although both are a bit better today.
Check her temperature also to rule out infection. Normal temperature range for hens is 40-42 degrees Celsius. Thermometer inserted about 1-2cms into vent. Maybe put her in a dog crate and take her inside for a few days for some extra TLC. Mine are both in crates in the spare room. I let them out in the morning with the others and I take them back inside again when they start to look miserable. Good vitamin B Complex drops or a molt support tonic might help with energy but yeah the sugar water will prob have the quickest effect. Trying this on my girls tomorrow as appetites have gone downhill since.She is def resting most of the day under my orange tree in cool soil but not necessarily sleeping. I'm just worried that I'm missing something but it may just be the early molt. She doesn't seem to be eating as much but could just be avoiding the other girls since she's low on the pecking order