Possibly sick chicken?

[Opie446_]

08/18/24
Hey y'all.
I have a year old female Plymouth Bardrock, normally she is very social definitely a flock girl. Today I was out feeding the babes and I noticed she was under the stairs in the coop, she did not get up when I put the feed down, she just sat there.
Later in the day while checking for eggs I had noticed that she had not moved so I decided to take her out of the coop and isolate her.
When I picked her up she didn't talk at all, she seems very lethargic and she won't stand up. I gave her some water and food and she ate it right up. I have checked her crop and it feels alright no inflammation or tight lumps.
She also is loosing balance, she can not preen herself on her perch without wobbling.
Any suggestions for what to do?
This is my first time experiencing this with one of our hens.

TLDR: Hen is lethargic, loosing balance, will not stand up. Very tired.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

She might be egg-bound.

 

[Opie446_]

She might be egg-bound.

I thought egg bound hens wouldn't sit still and get comfortable.. any suggestions on what to do?

 

[talkinboutchickens]

You have to act very very quickly if she's egg bound.
Here's a link.....I hope she feels better
https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms/

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Also, does she show signs of heat stress such as panting, droopy wings?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Can you insert a well-lubricated, gloved finger into her cloaca to one finger joint and see if you fel an egg?

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Can you insert a well-lubricated, gloved finger into her cloaca to one finger joint and see if you fel an egg?

Don't worry @Opie446_ it's not as bad as it seems....The more you stick your finger up there the less it will be gross to you...It will actually become.....Normal.....

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Also, check her crop first thing in the morning before she has a chance to eat or drink anything to see if it emptied overnight. If not, report how it feels.

 

[Opie446_]

Also, does she show signs of heat stress such as panting, droopy wings?

No increased breathing. Breathing seems normal. Yes wings are drooping. And her poops are very green.