Sick Barred Rock Hen

[KBuhmann]

My one year old Barred Rock Hen is very ill. Last week I noticed she was shaking her head once in a while, but didn't think much of it. Last night I noticed she's lost a significant amount of weight, she's lethargic, and has some kind of "plugs" over her ears. I gently removed the plugs from her ears and noticed swelling but not much else. I also noticed bumps around her wadle area.

The most frustrating part of all this is that I'm a Vet Tech and no matter how much research I do I can't figure out whats wrong with her.

All three hens stopped laying about three weeks ago, but I attributed this to me placing the Rooster.

Two months ago I did "worm" all the chickens with Panacure.

Does anyone recognize these symptoms? And Thank You in advance.

 

[raroo]

Yes, i remember a post a little while back that had info about the ear plugs you speak of. I'll see if I can find it for you!

 

[raroo]

Here it is, canker infection.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=164633

 

[BarkerChickens]

possible ear infection or yeast infection? Either way, I'd get her on an antibiotic quick (if you haven't already).

Here's a link I found that may be helpful...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=23401