Odd behavior ~ thinking sick

[Mrs.Megan]

They do have free choice grit in a few different areas.

Her crop seems empty and her abdomen seems soft. She won’t eat or drink. I put electrolytes in some water now that i have her isolated. I’m going to try to get her to eat some of her fav foods and I’ll add some coconut oil to it

I’m going to check out her vent after this. Not looking forward to it... I’ll check out the link first~ thanks @craggklefor But wanted to add a photo of her yesterday when I thought she was going to lay an egg

Her flock mates kept coming over to her

 

[Mrs.Megan]

I have her in the bath and she’s eating tuna mixed with coconut oil. Question~ I can only get 2 fingers between her vent bones, is that typical on a new layer that could be egg bound?

 

[Cragg Klefor]

She could have just been isolating herself if feeling unwell. Flock mates will often investigate any unusual behavior. Curious little creatures
I would go ahead and check for egg. It's important that she drinks. I find to tip their beak after dipping my finger in their drink makes them lick the droplet off their beak end and they often then go for their drink.

 

[Cragg Klefor]

I have her in the bath and she’s eating tuna mixed with coconut oil. Question~ I can only get 2 fingers between her vent bones, is that typical on a new layer that could be egg bound?

I don't know about that sorry! But just use 1 finger to see if there's an egg

 

[Mrs.Megan]

Ok checked inside her vent a few inches and I felt only soft tissue. Also looked inside her mouth, which looked perfectly fine, no smell. She’s preening herself after her bath. I guess that’s a good sign. Maybe she does just need to pass some difficult fiberous food she ate...

 

[Cragg Klefor]

Good. Hopefully that is what has made her feel off and she will pass it all. How do the feathers around her vent look? You will need to check her crop first thing in the morning. It should be completely empty. You could give it a massage now to help it along. My girls seem to enjoy it. Is she drinking?

 

[Eggcessive]

I have her in the bath and she’s eating tuna mixed with coconut oil. Question~ I can only get 2 fingers between her vent bones, is that typical on a new layer that could be egg bound?

I have read that you can get 3 fingers of width between the pubic bones of hens who are laying. I have never measured mine though.

 

[Cragg Klefor]

I have read that you can get 3 fingers of width between the pubic bones of hens who are laying. I have never measured mine though.

I have just read the same thing on another site.

 

[Mrs.Megan]

I've had her inside for over 2 hours and she has eaten little, drank barely and not had any more stools. Even I knowing little knows this isn't a good sign. Should I force her to drink using a syringe or something?

 

[Cragg Klefor]

Have you tried dipping her beak? Did you try massaging her crop? Try her with some soaked chicken feed, have it very wet. That would get fluids in too? It sounds like she is feeling miserable, poor girl. Well done for the TLC you are doing what you can!
Hopefully others will be responding with their knowledgeable suggestions soon. Hang in there.