Saying Goodbye and Saving the Flock

[fatimastic]

Right now I'm watching the sick hen do a little free-ranging on her own outside. She's got more pep in her step, and she's eating grass and bugs. In the house she lays around, and doesn't move. This seems to be the medicine she needs right now. I will bring her back into the house once she tires out.

That is some good progress I suppose!
For how much time has she stopped laying? Can you post a side profile of her abdomen and check her vent if it's dried out or not?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I’m sorry.

Not a chance if AI right?

 

[galaga6846]

I’m sorry.

Not a chance if AI right?

I had a necropsy done, and culture was negative

 

[galaga6846]

What do you mean by her abdomen being boney? Is it hard and big?

No, she's light and scrawny. There's nothing there. Very bony, as in no meat.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Im sorry for your loss

 

[galaga6846]

I brought her outside to free range again. She eats grass and perks right up! But she still won't eat eggs, treats, meal worms, or Layer Crumbles. She perks up so much-needed though when she's out here. Like she has something worth fighting for. She can also view her flock mates, and I swear they are calling for each other.

 

[galaga6846]

She's still with us. Down to 2.2 lb. Moving slowly. I wanted to give her some time outside before she passed.