Sick Choog; white diarrhoea, lethargic and pale skin

[leveric]

So yesterday I noticed one of the hens had quite pale skin and she was sitting down. After further inspection she was very fatigued and slow with her movement though her behaviour was the same, she still ate and recognized me like normal, but also her droppings were white/clear and consistent like paint. After a day of separation from the flock, not much has changed but she may have become more lethargic. Also black specks are developing on her pale comb. She has been fed a mix of yoghurt, grain and apple cider vinegar in case there is trouble in her oviduct like a broken egg or egg bound. My dad won't take her to the vet and he will be reluctant on medications so DIY solutions would be helpful.

Any ideas on what it could be?

 

[Oolala]

So yesterday I noticed one of the hens had quite pale skin and she was sitting down. After further inspection she was very fatigued and slow with her movement though her behaviour was the same, she still ate and recognized me like normal, but also her droppings were white/clear and consistent like paint. After a day of separation from the flock, not much has changed but she may have become more lethargic. Also black specks are developing on her pale comb. She has been fed a mix of yoghurt, grain and apple cider vinegar in case there is trouble in her oviduct like a broken egg or egg bound. My dad won't take her to the vet and he will be reluctant on medications so DIY solutions would be helpful.

Any ideas on what it could be?

I have been having problems with one of my girls lately who has egg production problems, she laid what looked like a lash egg but when I broke it open it was a gritty egg membrane but I am still trying to work out what is wrong with her, she had all the syptoms of your chicken but her comb has remained red. I gave her olive oil and also broken up bits of coconut oil mixed with crushed garlic. Whether all this helped to help her pass it I dont know. I hope you can find a solution but I am sure there are far more people on here with better advice, I am just going on what has happened with me.

 

[leveric]

I have been having problems with one of my girls lately who has egg production problems, she laid what looked like a lash egg but when I broke it open it was a gritty egg membrane but I am still trying to work out what is wrong with her, she had all the syptoms of your chicken but her comb has remained red. I gave her olive oil and also broken up bits of coconut oil mixed with crushed garlic. Whether all this helped to help her pass it I dont know. I hope you can find a solution but I am sure there are far more people on here with better advice, I am just going on what has happened with me.

Thanks for the insight, I do suspect something along the lines of this with her but I haven't found any membrane or lash eggs drop out so I haven't ruled out the possibility of disease. I'll try the olive-coconut oil and garlic thing you suggested and restrict her protein intake. I assume your hen is still going through what you said so I hope she pulls through, cheers.

 

[Oolala]

Thanks for the insight, I do suspect something along the lines of this with her but I haven't found any membrane or lash eggs drop out so I haven't ruled out the possibility of disease. I'll try the olive-coconut oil and garlic thing you suggested and restrict her protein intake. I assume your hen is still going through what you said so I hope she pulls through, cheers.

Just found this this morning which seriously looks like lash eggIt will be a miracle if she survives this, she is still lethargic ad eating a little, still giving the garlic and solidified coconut oil though

 

[leveric]

Just found this this morning which seriously looks like lash eggIt will be a miracle if she survives this, she is still lethargic ad eating a little, still giving the garlic and solidified coconut oil though

I hope she pulls through, I wish I could help but I'm pretty inexperienced with this stuff. I would separate her from the flock in case it is a contagious disease. My hen is still the same but I think she has also lost appetite; no lash eggs so far. Good luck with your chook my friend, cheers.

 

[Oolala]

I hope she pulls through, I wish I could help but I'm pretty inexperienced with this stuff. I would separate her from the flock in case it is a contagious disease. My hen is still the same but I think she has also lost appetite; no lash eggs so far. Good luck with your chook my friend, cheers.

Blodwyn was a little better yesterday, roaming around the garden with the other two eating grass and bugs but still not her usual boisterous self, I have also added antibiotic powder to her water in case there is any infection. If I took her to my vet he would just shrug his shoulders ( thats what the french always do if they dont know the answer) and give an injection of antibiotic then charge me a fortune with no guaranteed outcome So I have nothing to lose doing it my way. How is your girl doing today? Its so great to have this forum to chat with like minded people

 

[BDutch]

Blodwyn was a little better yesterday, roaming around the garden with the other two eating grass and bugs but still not her usual boisterous self, I have also added antibiotic powder to her water in case there is any infection. If I took her to my vet he would just shrug his shoulders ( thats what the french always do if they dont know the answer) and give an injection of antibiotic then charge me a fortune with no guaranteed outcome So I have nothing to lose doing it my way. How is your girl doing today? Its so great to have this forum to chat with like minded people

Oolala, you shouldn’t give antibiotics just because you’re chicken is sick. It can only help if there is an infection and if you know what Antibiotics helps for this infection and how much and how long you should give this.
Often chickens eventually get more sick because the antibiotics can damage the immune system. Another thing is that you can develop resistent bacteria. This really is a bad thing to do.

@leveric, I’m so sorry I cant help. There are people here though that have more experience with healing chickens. @aart @R2elk ???

 

[leveric]

Blodwyn was a little better yesterday, roaming around the garden with the other two eating grass and bugs but still not her usual boisterous self, I have also added antibiotic powder to her water in case there is any infection. If I took her to my vet he would just shrug his shoulders ( thats what the french always do if they dont know the answer) and give an injection of antibiotic then charge me a fortune with no guaranteed outcome So I have nothing to lose doing it my way. How is your girl doing today? Its so great to have this forum to chat with like minded people

Glad to hear your hen is doing slightly better, I've heard that giving natural cultures are good for issues like what your chook has, which is why I've started giving my hen yoghurt and sauerkraut and I dosed her water with a generous amount of apple cider vinegar. I'm not so sure about AB's but good bacteria from cultures could never hurt. Unfortunately my hen has started to lose weight and her appetite is fading as well. Regardless, you should give her some apple cider vinegar, I think it could really help.

 

[leveric]

Oolala, you shouldn’t give antibiotics just because you’re chicken is sick. It can only help if there is an infection and if you know what Antibiotics helps for this infection and how much and how long you should give this.
Often chickens eventually get more sick because the antibiotics can damage the immune system. Another thing is that you can develop resistent bacteria. This really is a bad thing to do.

@leveric, I’m so sorry I cant help. There are people here though that have more experience with healing chickens. @aart @R2elk ???

BDutch, thanks for the references I'll be sure to contact them.

 

[BDutch]

Probiotics are good.
Can someone with more experience give more advice? @Eggcessive @Kiki @Shadrach @aart @R2elk