Chickarrer
In the Brooder
- Dec 16, 2018
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One of my 8mos old Brahma hens was found lying in the dirt, early in the morning, 7 days ago. Her wings and legs work fine and she does not have any wounds. I fear my pet bunny stressed her out. He is out of the coop now. They’ve always gotten along, but he’s been up in this chickens business lately and possibly got on top of her and stressed her out. I’m just not sure. She was cold when I found her, but she warmed right up and has been eating and drinking ever since. She flaps her wings and has great strength in both legs. I made her a sling box and she likes it. She cleans herself and seems pretty happy. She was laying, but hasn’t since I found her. She is not egg bound and her stools are great and formed, but sometimes watery. When I stand her up, she falls forward. Two days after the I found her, I was changing her area(she’s isolated, but can see the flock.. otherwise she goes on a hunger strike) and the rooster came running over and jumped her:/ That didn’t help I’m sure. He could have hurt her to begin with, but I doubt it. She’s a Brahma and he’s a silkie.. he thinks he’s in charge, but the ladies do what they want. There’s 4 Brahma hens, 2 Americana hens, 2 silkie hens and the silkie roo. They are all super friendly and have been together since April. They’re all 7-8 months old. I’ve googled and I just can’t really figure out what’s wrong.. he symptoms just don’t seem to match much other than getting roughed up by a roo/bunny in this case. She was totally fine the day before I hope someone here can help us. Thank you!