Hi,
My 5 month old RIR has not been herself the last few hours. I went to let my chickens out of their run and everyone excitedly ran out. She did not, which is very unusual. She eventually slowly walked out toward the others. She kept stopping and standing still for lengths of time. High was 84 today and quite a bit cooler than it has been over the last several weeks.
I’ve given her some water with electrolytes. She’s kind of eating? She will occasionally peck at something. She ate a few blueberries (her fav) but not with her usually appetite. Over the last hour I’ve noticed her standing still and closing her eyes (to rest? In pain?).
Does this sound like anything obvious to anyone? Is it just dehydration? I’ve done my best to examine her and can’t find anything that seems wrong. Any ideas, tips, info would be appreciated. I do have access to a vet who will see chickens but I don’t know if this is serious enough for an after hours emergency call?
Thanks in advance!
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In case it’s helpful...
she lives in a covered run with sand. Access to plain water and water with electrolytes. Has access to oyster shells all day. Gets several hours of free ranging while we’re outside
Has been having runny poops today. She just pooped on my chair so I’ll include a photo.
My 5 month old RIR has not been herself the last few hours. I went to let my chickens out of their run and everyone excitedly ran out. She did not, which is very unusual. She eventually slowly walked out toward the others. She kept stopping and standing still for lengths of time. High was 84 today and quite a bit cooler than it has been over the last several weeks.
I’ve given her some water with electrolytes. She’s kind of eating? She will occasionally peck at something. She ate a few blueberries (her fav) but not with her usually appetite. Over the last hour I’ve noticed her standing still and closing her eyes (to rest? In pain?).
Does this sound like anything obvious to anyone? Is it just dehydration? I’ve done my best to examine her and can’t find anything that seems wrong. Any ideas, tips, info would be appreciated. I do have access to a vet who will see chickens but I don’t know if this is serious enough for an after hours emergency call?
Thanks in advance!
edit:
In case it’s helpful...
she lives in a covered run with sand. Access to plain water and water with electrolytes. Has access to oyster shells all day. Gets several hours of free ranging while we’re outside
Has been having runny poops today. She just pooped on my chair so I’ll include a photo.
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