I have a 8 Month old Beautiful Ameraucana hen at the point of laying. I saw her in the nesting box this morning and assumed she was trying to lay her first egg. When I got home this afternoon, she was still in the box. I felt for an egg underneath her and realized that she was lethargic. I took her out and she could not stand up, very weak and her eyes are closing. When I try to help her up, she slumps back down. She has Mucous in her mouth. She seemed fine yesterday and the day before she was foraging all over the place and was fine. So, I brought her inside where it is warm and gave her 10 ml of save a chick electrolytes. She reluctantly swallowed it. she may not make it much longer. If anyone has any ideas, I would sure appreciate it. She is my Biggest most beautiful hen. I guess that always the way. At least it has been for me.Here is some pics. Thank you!



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