New Chicken Lover

[CarynE]

Hello, I have had my chickens for 2 years in April! I only have 3 , as one of them just fell over and died several months ago, even though she seemed perfectly okay! Now i have a chicken who has mostly stood in one spot all day. She is kind of puffed up, like they do when they are cold, but it is 80 degrees here. She did lay her egg this morning. And she did eat some food. ? She looks beautiful, but definitely acting strange. Not herself

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Hello and welcome to BYC! It's great to have you here with us
Maybe post a picture of the chicken you're worried about hopefully someone can help you.

 

[CCsGarden]

Post a thread and picture. Welcome to BYC!
I'm might be able to help you.

 

[muddy75]

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome

 

[Raisin_The_Chicken]

hello and welcome to byc!!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Caryn, and welcome to BYC!

My first thought was egg bound until you said she laid one this morning. A few more details would help us.

Please post the info here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear about the loss of one of your girls and the other acting "off". Post all the details on the ER forum (link given to you by @Debbie292d) , there are some really super knowledgeable members there that may be able to help. Best wishes!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Caryn, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

The puffed up body is just a sign that she does not feel well.
You should start by checking between her legs for fluid build up or for hardness. Next, check her crop to see if she's been eating and if so, check it again before she comes off the roost in the morning to make sure it is emptying. You can also check her breath for a sour smell and check her vent to see if she has any loose stool stuck to her fluff or irritation on her skin.