SICK HEN - 3rd one in a year, all similar symptoms

[UTAHEM]

She is still fairly inactive, but is feistier every day that I am giving her the antibiotic and dewormer. She almost seems to have a limp. Time will tell I guess. She will eat oats like they are going out of style. LOL!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Glad to hear she is still hanging in there.

 

[UTAHEM]

I'm going to try to bathe her this weekend. I'll do an epsom salt soak and try to get the manure off of her tail feathers. She has been sleeping in the nesting box (better balance I'm sure) and so the poop is getting kinda globby.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Keeping her bottom clean will be key since she is inactive and most likely not dust bathing much.
Poo collected on the bottom can cause irritation and attract unwanted critters like flies, which will cause more problems.
You are doing so well in taking care of her.
After she gets her spa this weekend, you need to take time out to give yourself one too

 

[UTAHEM]

Ha. Thanks! I wish I could bathe her tonight but I am guessing it will take a long time. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I soaked some of their feed today. I might ferment some. . . she seems to like that and it will get her extra water.

 

[UTAHEM]

Black chicken died yesterday. Thanks for all of your help and support!

 

[llefave]

So sorry to hear this. It is hard when you care for something sick. The attachment seems to be stronger. I am sorry you lost her.

 

[UTAHEM]

It was a little harder. . . but easier that she died on her own. I took her in for a necropsy at the local Vet Pathology Lab. We've lost three under a year and I want to know what it could be.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry for your loss

Please let us know the results if you don't mind, it may help others in the future.

 

[Woobsie]

Yes interested in hearing what the results are as well