Old hen might be dying

[schernis]

6 year old hen is very lethargic and will barely stand up. No outward signs of injury or disease. Is she dying?

 

[cavemanrich]

Can very well be,
What breed is your hen??? Reason I ask,, different breeds have different life terms. Sexlink, and production hens generally live shorter lives. They produce a large number of eggs, and then just wear out.
Heritage breeds tend to live longer lives, but do not produce as many eggs in given short term. Over all they produce eggs during a longer lifetime.
My RIR hen is over 11 years old now. She is on retirement status, and has not produced many eggs in last few years. Last year , about 10 total. This year,, only about 2 so far. My chickens are pets, and live long lives.
Just give your chicken a good hug, and comfort her best you can

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Nomadicus]

If your hen will sit on you lap let her do it. Comfort her. Let her know that you care about her. A healthy snack in moderation my help her perk up a little while you are holding her.

 

[schernis]

Can very well be,
What breed is your hen??? Reason I ask,, different breeds have different life terms. Sexlink, and production hens generally live shorter lives. They produce a large number of eggs, and then just wear out.
Heritage breeds tend to live longer lives, but do not produce as many eggs in given short term. Over all they produce eggs during a longer lifetime.
My RIR hen is over 11 years old now. She is on retirement status, and has not produced many eggs in last few years. Last year , about 10 total. This year,, only about 2 so far. My chickens are pets, and live long lives.
Just give your chicken a good hug, and comfort her best you can

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[schernis]

Thank you! She was a good layer until a year ago. A Leghorn I believe and she may even be close to 7