I have a 5mth old pullet that 2 days ago seemed fine. Yesterday evening I noticed she was laying in a corner in the yard. I threw some sunflower seeds and she didn’t come. She’s not one I have ever been able to pick up (hatched by a broody) but I tried to pick her up and she didn’t budge until the last second. Her crop did seem very large. Last night she did get on a roost and too far for me to reach.
When I let them out of the run this morning she was laying in a nesting box although she’s hasn’t layed her first egg yet. That’s when I could pick her up (bingo). Brought her inside, checked her for mites, lice, wounds, found nothing. What I’m assuming is her neck bone is curled outwards but when I raise her head/neck up straight it straightens out She didn’t even have strength to fight me at all.
I have her in the bathroom and she’s laying on her side. As photo shows her comb is pale although she has never truly reddened up yet.
Oh, yesterday evening I did see her drink after she got away from me. Then pooped white water. I have save-a-chick electrolyte I can put in water. Other than that what can I do? Any ideas are so much appreciated. TIA
When I let them out of the run this morning she was laying in a nesting box although she’s hasn’t layed her first egg yet. That’s when I could pick her up (bingo). Brought her inside, checked her for mites, lice, wounds, found nothing. What I’m assuming is her neck bone is curled outwards but when I raise her head/neck up straight it straightens out She didn’t even have strength to fight me at all.
I have her in the bathroom and she’s laying on her side. As photo shows her comb is pale although she has never truly reddened up yet.
Oh, yesterday evening I did see her drink after she got away from me. Then pooped white water. I have save-a-chick electrolyte I can put in water. Other than that what can I do? Any ideas are so much appreciated. TIA