Sick Chicken

[Baron Zuzu]

Worried about one of my chickens, she's out of sorts and has swollen ears and eyes. Don't want my other ladies catching anything either.

I thought she was broody, but she's been cowering in the coup. Not sure what it is, any advice.

I'm taking her to the vet in the morning.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Yikes that looks painful.
Any other symptoms?
Is she eating/drinking/pooping?
Have you checked her for mites/lice/parasites?
Is there any discharge?
How old is she?

I have no idea what the problem may be, update as to what the Vet says, please.

 

[Baron Zuzu]

Went to the Vet and little Ziggy is already better for it. Luckily no respiratory issues, catarrh or other buildups, after a thorough checkup she's been diagnosed with an ear infection, that had also spread to her eyes - hence they look very puffy and closed. The Vet took out the pus that had filled and swollen her ears - globules of cheese - yuk! So antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory now.

Checked her this morning and she is already looking better and was eating, I've given her some yogurt as a treat.

Regarding:
Any other symptoms? Not eating - probably as she couldn't see
Is she eating/drinking/pooping? - smelly poop, bit runny and caramel colour
Have you checked her for mites/lice/parasites? Yes, none
Is there any discharge? No discharge from ears, nose or mouth
How old is she? 11 months old

 

[ChickNanny13]

Glad the Vet was able to diagnose & treat ... Poor baby, she must have been miserable, glad she's feeling better. Thank you for the update.