purplish comb and lethargy in a 10 month old hen

[afewhens]

She's doing much better - thanks for all the advice!!!

 

[chickletranch]

Hi,
Your missing eggs could be due to mice or rats.

I would isolate your hen and try feeding her fresh corn and scrambled eggs to increase her weight. Put some vitamins and electrolytes in her water (use a solution meant for birds or poultry). Keep her in a quiet place so she can rest. If you have not wormed, you should do so.

Glad she is feeling better!
Lynn

 

[afewhens]

If rats or mice took the eggs wouldn't there be broken shell and mess around? There has been skunk around a couple of times but I assumed a skunk would break the eggs too.

I've been giving the sick hen scrambled egg and she is looking better everyday although her appetite is still a little light. I'll add the electrolytes. Thanks