Sick Chicken? (Poo picture included)

[mksauce23]

I have a hen that is showing symptoms of illness. Yesterday evening she didn't go out with the rest of the hens & just sat in a nesting box, I thought she was just being a little broody. Well, she slept there all night & this morning I moved her... No egg just a lot of abnormal looking droppings. & I haven't seen her drink/eat just sulk in a corner of the coop.

This is my first sick chicken... Any ideas on what's causing this? Remedies, etc?

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is she? Coccidiosis can be common in young chicks and pullets, and can affect older hens if new birds are brought into the flock due to being exposed to new strains of cocci that they aren't immune to. Lethargy, puffing up, ruffled feather, not eating, and diarrhea with mucus or blood can be symptoms. Corid (amprollium) is best for coccidiosis. Could she be egg bound? You could take a rubber glove, insert a finger 1-2 inches to check her. A bad mite infestation or worms could also cause her sickness.

 

[mksauce23]

She's about a year and a half old Easter Egger. I did slowly introduce younger pullets into the flock back in April, but they seem to be well adjusted by now.

I had gave her a epsom salt bath that evening in case it was a laying problem, because she was in fact "past due." She then proceeded to lay a soft-shelled egg within an hour. I recycle and feed them their egg shells as supplemental calcium (plus a variety of dairy treats), so it seems hard for me to believe she's calcium deficient. I was hoping this was just an incidental fluke, but since then she's laid 3 soft-shelled eggs in a row.

I've noticed her eating off and on, but there's been times I've brought out treats and she has no interest whatsoever. :/
Her energy and sociability levels have also seemed to fluctuate.

 

[Eggcessive]

Laying soft shell eggs (if one breaks inside) can be a setup for egg yolk peritonitis. She may still not be getting enough calcium or absorbing the calcium she is getting. I would also provide crushed oyster shell in a separate container than feed for free choice. Vitamin D and phosphorous are also needed for egg shells. EYP can strike around 1 1/2 to 3 years old, and can progress to ascites or water belly. Worming her and giving her probiotics in her food or water with vitamins may help. Here is a little reading: http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx

 

[mksauce23]

Thanks for your help!