Old favorite hen acting odd and smells terrible!

[shannon84]

Omg you guys I think I found the problem I'm sickened how can I help her?! Her butt is nasty!!! Puss!

 

[shannon84]

I second everything @Wyorp Rock has told you. You need to pick up your hen, take her in the house, wash off all dirt and grime and poop and dry her off. Then look her over head to tail to bottoms of .feet, including inside her mouth and throat. Use a flashlight to see well. Make note of everything you see, smell, where the smell is coming from (not a general she-smells), and take photos of anything you think is not normal. Photos should include closeups and long shots for context. A photo of her poop is also good.

If you weather has been very hot, that could be a factor. If there has been any stressing factor such as a recent predator attack, that's a factor. These things all provide clues.

 

[shannon84]

There's no way for us to know, it's just all speculation on our part until you can give more info.

Go out there, gather her up and examine her. Find out where the smell is coming from, look at her vent, are there maggots, is there a yeasty discharge, lice/mites?
What's her crop like?
Is she pooping, what's that like?
Inspect her closely for injury, etc.

If she's falling over, then offer her some water with electrolytes. Once she's drinking, then offer a bit of wet mash.

Photos of hen, vent, poop, etc. are always welcome.

 

[Cinnamon Roll]

Gently wash her in lukewarm water so that you can see the skin and vent. Please post pictures after she is bathed.

 

[shannon84]

Gently wash her in lukewarm water so that you can see the skin and vent. Please post pictures after she is bathed.

Tons of maggots I've never been so disturbed she's soaking in empson salt right now. Vent looks horrible!!!!

 

[shannon84]

Tons of maggots I've never been so disturbed she's soaking in empson salt right now. Vent looks horrible!!!!

I will post more photos!!!

 

[shannon84]

I dont know what to do

 

[ChickyCh00k]

That looks like flystrike and it can be fatal.

Hopefully the experts here will be able to guide you, but I would suggest reading this while you wait for a response: https://the-chicken-chick.com/flystrike-in-backyard-chickens-causes/
(Scroll down a bit to see treatment protocol).

I hope she gets better.

 

[shannon84]

That looks like flystrike and it can be fatal.

Hopefully the experts here will be able to guide you, but I would suggest reading this while you wait for a response: https://the-chicken-chick.com/flystrike-in-backyard-chickens-causes/
(Scroll down a bit to see treatment protocol).

I hope she gets better.

I thought it looked like that too! Oh lord I don't know how to treat that. She has soaked in empson salt for at least and hour bow constantly refreshing it. She seems chilled. I got her in a crate drying off. She's so weak

 

[ChickyCh00k]

I thought it looked like that too! Oh lord I don't know how to treat that. She has soaked in empson salt for at least and hour bow constantly refreshing it. She seems chilled. I got her in a crate drying off. She's so weak

Click this link https://the-chicken-chick.com/flystrike-in-backyard-chickens-causes/ .... it gives very detailed info on how to treat (just scroll down the page a bit)! I think this is pretty urgent.