old lady chicken doesn’t look so hot:(

[myahere]

hey everyone, i have an ancient hen i’ve had for what seems like forever. we got her as an adult back in 2011..she had been doing great, laying eggs, frolicking outside- doing happy chicken things.although a few months ago we noticed her struggling to get around outside, bumping into things and just not wanting to leave the coop. come to find out she’s blind. we moved her inside which had been going good, with a set spot for food and water and a sleeping spot, she got the hang of it pretty quick. although recently during the past week she hasn’t been eating or drinking much, she’s also started having green runny poop. she just lays in her little spot looking so pitiful no sounds or head movements just her breaths. i’m not sure what to do, any suggestions help, thank you<3

 

[Mamatomany123]

Honestly, that's a really old age for a chicken. Shes at least 10 years old, most likely older since you said she was already an adult in 2011. It may just be her time to go.

 

[myahere]

Honestly, that's a really old age for a chicken. Shes at least 10 years old, most likely older since you said she was already an adult in 2011. It may just be her time to go.

yea honestly, when i first brought her inside i thought she wasn’t going to be around too long- but she just did so well. do you think she’s suffering? i’d hate for her to have to be in pain, she’s very limp and non responsive.

 

[Mamatomany123]

yea honestly, when i first brought her inside i thought she wasn’t going to be around too long- but she just did so well. do you think she’s suffering? i’d hate for her to have to be in pain, she’s very limp and non responsive.

Honestly, I'm not sure. Chickens are very good at hiding if they're in pain. I would sit her in a dark, quiet room. She may just be getting close.

 

[myahere]

Honestly, I'm not sure. Chickens are very good at hiding if they're in pain. I would sit her in a dark, quiet room. She may just be getting close.

thank you for the advice, i’ll get on it.

 

[Mamatomany123]

thank you for the advice, i’ll get on it.

You did a great job with her. 10 years is the high end of normal and shes older than that. That's amazing.

 

[myahere]

You did a great job with her. 10 years is the high end of normal and shes older than that. That's amazing.

thank you, i love them down to every feather . she hatched 3 chicks, hopefully they all have the good genes.

 

[Chick Wrangler]

That's amazing she's lived that long! It sounds like you've made her last days a lot more comfortable & happy.

Sending out virtual hugs & comfort to you.