- Apr 17, 2012
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Howdy Folks,
I've got a lethargic hen, she'll be two on Friday. Here's what's going on with her - I
I treated her two days ago for worms, and yesterday for mites. How long will it take for these remedies to work? I was pretty sure she was going to be dead this morning, but she was alert and sparkly, but refused to eat or drink.
What am I missing here?
I've got a lethargic hen, she'll be two on Friday. Here's what's going on with her - I
- Her comb and waddle are faded
- She has been sitting for two days. Too tired to get into/ out of the coop/ roost at night.
- She's missing tailfeathers, but her skin looks very healthy, no redness or swelling
- Her poop is kind of green and runny, but no worms
- Her breathing looked labored yesterday, but seemed pretty normal today
- She's not eating or drinking (as far as I can tell)
- The other hens are not bothering her at all
- She's alert, eyes sparkly
- When I put her in the coop tonight she pecked at me a little (thought maybe this was a good sign? I'm being optimistc
I treated her two days ago for worms, and yesterday for mites. How long will it take for these remedies to work? I was pretty sure she was going to be dead this morning, but she was alert and sparkly, but refused to eat or drink.
What am I missing here?