Pullet is unwell, seems very tired but no other symptoms

[Relleoms]

How does her abdomen feel? Any bloat/swelling?
I would re-check the crop for several mornings before she eats/drinks to make sure it is empty.

Watch to see that she is drinking well and eating.
Were you able to use your Christmas present to look for worms

From your description and the photos, your girl is not feeling well. She may be having some reproductive problems. I would watch to see that she is pooping/not constipated. If she seems constipated give her 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.

Thanks for your reply! She had an empty crop this morning, but not many poops overnight...until she did, and then she totally made up for it! I’m wondering if indeed she’s a bit constipated. I put her back with the flock this morning & she did great (most of the day), including a full fledged dust bath, but no egg. That’s not totally unexpected though, as she laid later in the day yesterday. I cancelled the vet appointment and will continue to monitor, but fingers crossed...
As for the microscope-it’s been a solid 20, maybe 25 years, since I’ve used one. I didn’t see anything moving, but beyond that I have ZERO idea what I was looking at . Even if I don’t bring Scarlet in, I think I will still have the vet run fecal samples on her, a composite on the flock and on our cat. The only thing I can think of is worms or Coccidiosis, or something way worse. Now I’m having second thoughts about canceling the appointment

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sure you will keep close watch on her, with chickens sometimes it's hard to tell what's going on.
Getting the fecal test is always a good idea.

As for doing your own, there's quite few people who look at their own samples - you may want to check this one out or do a onsite search, I'm sure you can find more information.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/doing-fecal-floats-at-home.1047614/

 

[Relleoms]

@Wyorp Rock, do you do your own tests?
There’s a lot of info in the thread; thank you for sharing. I scanned through but have lots of questions. I’m sure all my questions will be answered when I have time to read through it all!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

She looks pale to be laying eggs. How good is your eyesite ? I suspect mites or lice. A fecal for worms sure wouldnt hurt .
@casportpony can take a look at that poop maybe .

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Wyorp Rock, do you do your own tests?
There’s a lot of info in the thread; thank you for sharing. I scanned through but have lots of questions. I’m sure all my answers will be answered when I have time to read through it all!

No, I don't do my own testing.
You could probably ask @KsKingBee who started that thread and/or @Sue Gremlin your questions, they may be able to help you.

 

[Relleoms]

She looks pale to be laying eggs. How good is your eyesite ? I suspect mites or lice. A fecal for worms sure wouldnt hurt .
@casportpony can take a look at that poop maybe .

I will certainly look again, although I just got new glasses Maybe the background is making her look more pale? She has the most color of all my girls (by far) but only 2/11 are laying right now. Does this angle look better? I’ll re-inspect tomorrow, too!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It never hurts to re-inspect

 

[Sue Gremlin]

I’d be happy to help! That includes sending me feces for testing.

 

[Relleoms]

I’d be happy to help! That includes sending me feces for testing.

Thanks, Sue! I’d really like to learn to do them myself. Do you think this kit is helpful or unnecessary?http://eggzamin.com/product/eggzamin-fec-accessory-kit/ I like the idea of “one stop shopping” but also like to save money if it would be significantly less expensive to just get what I need! Also, is a centrifuge necessary to start? I’ll read through the thread more extensively and let you know what questions I have!!! Thank you!!!

 

[Relleoms]

Scarlet laid an egg early this morning and seems to be happy! I’ll recheck for mites this evening. But I still don’t see evidence of lice on her or 3 others I checked Would it hurt to dust the roosting bars & nest box just in case? I have elector psp, too. Thanks, all, for following along. I feel like I’m thinking out loud and appreciate your feedback!