We have a small flock of 9, 8 hens and 1 roo, 6 wks old. All have grown and are extremely healthy. They are all still on their medicated chick/starter food.
Three days ago we noticed 1 hen isolating herself from the rest. She is hunching, not eating, eyes half closing at times, and much smaller than the rest (like 1/3 the size of the others). She still scratches in the pen and tries to catch bugs, but thats the extent of her activity.
I know there must be something wrong. Do we have to cull her?
Please..........any advice is so appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Ma and Pa
Three days ago we noticed 1 hen isolating herself from the rest. She is hunching, not eating, eyes half closing at times, and much smaller than the rest (like 1/3 the size of the others). She still scratches in the pen and tries to catch bugs, but thats the extent of her activity.
I know there must be something wrong. Do we have to cull her?
Please..........any advice is so appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Ma and Pa