Sick hen

[Osofarm11]

My 2 year old BLR Wyandotte has been acting pretty lethargic these past few days. She still continues to walk around a bit with her flock but she tends to just be puffed up with closed eyes. I’ve been trying to give her nutri-drench but she won’t swallow it. Barley eats and drinks and seems weaker overall. Normally it’s a battle to try and grab her but lately she doesn’t really care. I don’t know what else to do, does anyone why any idea to help her?

 

[rlschroeder]

Sorry to hear this. It’s hard when you know they’re not themselves and you’re not sure what’s wrong or what to go. Do you have a syringe that you use to give her the nutri-drench? If so, I’d use that to get some down her. If she’s so lethargic she’ll probably let you open her beak without too much trouble.

How’s her egg laying? Has she stopped? If so, gently check her abdomen to feel for an egg that could be stuck. You should be able to feel it if it’s there. If she’s still laying that’s a good sign. How’s her breathing? Labored or raspy? Hens are very susceptible to respiratory and reproductive/egg-laying issues. I assess for those first.