Sick or eggbound hen?

[theycallmechickmagnet]

@Kellyjenny I went ahead and gave her a bath to get the little bit of mites off. She loved being blowdried on low for an hour haha. Tomorrow, I have to get the stuff for her. I gave her propel for the electrolytes for now. Now our chicks are having an outbreak of coccidiosis and are dropping like flies. It really is sad. I bought some corid and nutri drench it should be here in a day or so. Do you know if either of those could assist with Mustache Man's issue too?

 

[Kellyjenny]

Ok I'm going to find you help for this one ok @Lemon-Drop help please

 

[CoopsNPoops]

It's very unlikely shes egg bound. The average time frame for hens to start laying again after becoming broody and hatching is 4 to 6 weeks. Some hens will go through an entire molt after before they start laying again. Calcium suppliments aren't needed right now, as she's likely not ready for egg production again yet. The laying pellets surely was not what was causing the deaths, unless it was a bad batch of the specific brand or it was contaminated somehow. If they have mites, its likely the culprit, no matter if she has few or not. Even 1 mite or lice can make them miserable. Itching, potential for infections or bacteria contamination, etc. It already takes a toll on her being a momma (exhaustion, stress, etc), let alone mites sucking other stuff out of her. I don't imagine people would feel good in her situation either. I'm not familiar with mites to suggest much, but have you been treating the coop, run, yard, etc too. Just treating the chickens directly won't be enough. The extra vitamins, electrolytes, and suppliments can really benefit her right now.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Oh, goodness. That comb doesn’t look healthy. I’m really not sure how to help, sorry. (I haven’t read through all the pages...) that being said, I am not very experienced. I’m leaving right now but I will try and help in a few hours.