Sick hen / whats wrong!!

[tamberchick]

I have hen, who's close to laying age. Recently she quit eating, and is only eating a little bit. She doesn't drink much either. At first I thought it was sour or impacted crop, but now since four of my seven are laying, it could be egg bound. How do I know? when I get home I plan on checking for an egg in her vent. Anything I can do meanwhile? It gets hot during the days here, and at night I've been locking her separate from the other hens and rooster. ( he's a bantam, doesn't breed with her )

 

[GitaBooks]

If she is egg bound, she would likely have died from it if it has been day. However, checking her is a wise idea. She may have a broken egg in her. The heat may also be slowing her down. What breed is she?

 

[tamberchick]

She's better now. She's gaining more of an appetite. A few days after we found an egg covered in a little blood and gunk. She's a black star. Our rooster follows her and finds bugs for her right now, I think he knows she's not feeling well