Sick hen need suggestions

[Winniethesilkie]

Yes that’s fine. I think someone else mentioned to check her crop too. Make sure it’s empty. This could be many things. Hens symptoms are so similar. I would give her calcium regardless. How does her poop look? Has she eaten anything strange?

Checked this morning, her crop is empty. She walked out still moving slow but not so puffy. Ate some blueberries and it looks like she had watery poop, but she also seems to have a more normal poop too. No egg still. Hopefully soon

 

[ANiceKaren]

Checked this morning, her crop is empty. She walked out still moving slow but not so puffy. Ate some blueberries and it looks like she had watery poop, but she also seems to have a more normal poop too. No egg still. Hopefully soon

I’d still give her calcium to help but I’m fairly sure if she is pooping normalish she wouldn’t be egg bound Make sure she eats her crumbles/pellets as well for that needed nutrition. Maybe adding water to it will make her excited about it.

 

[Winniethesilkie]

I’d still give her calcium to help but I’m fairly sure if she is pooping normalish she wouldn’t be egg bound Make sure she eats her crumbles/pellets as well for that needed nutrition. Maybe adding water to it will make her excited about it.

I gave her calcium and added poultry recover 911 to her water. Hopefully its something she gets through, I have no idea

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Keep up with the Calcium daily.
The Recovery 911 can be given as well if she will drink it o.k.

Is she pooping? Photos?

If she's still puffed up and lethargic, then I wouldn't soak her anymore. Sometimes soaking a sick hen can push them over the edge.
Possible she's having a hard time expelling an egg, so hopefully that will come soon. She may have also laid internally or is having some other reproductive issue. These conditions can also initially look similar to egg binding.

 

[Winniethesilkie]

Keep up with the Calcium daily.
The Recovery 911 can be given as well if she will drink it o.k.

Is she pooping? Photos?

If she's still puffed up and lethargic, then I wouldn't soak her anymore. Sometimes soaking a sick hen can push them over the edge.
Possible she's having a hard time expelling an egg, so hopefully that will come soon. She may have also laid internally or is having some other reproductive issue. These conditions can also initially look similar to egg binding.

It's so sad to watch them when they feel so sick. I felt horrible when my chickens had this. But all you can do is try to make her feel better. It's not your fault and there is nothing you could do to prevent this. I wish you good luck! Keep us updated on how she's doing!

She laid an egg today!! Then she stepped on it and possibly ate it.... but anyways shes back with the girls, eating and scratchin around. I put vitamins in their water and I will keep an eye on them all. Thank you everyone for the help!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She laid an egg today!! Then she stepped on it and possibly ate it.... but anyways shes back with the girls, eating and scratchin around. I put vitamins in their water and I will keep an eye on them all. Thank you everyone for the help!

Glad to hear she's doing better!

 

[ANiceKaren]

She laid an egg today!! Then she stepped on it and possibly ate it.... but anyways shes back with the girls, eating and scratchin around. I put vitamins in their water and I will keep an eye on them all. Thank you everyone for the help!

Yay! Happy to hear it! I would continue that calcium for another few days in case those shells are soft or she struggles again with laying but sounds like you’re in the clear! Sometimes they just need a little help! Make sure she isn’t eating too many treats. That can mess up laying! I’ve learned that the hard way.