Sick or Not

[stestory]

I have a red that is acting strangely. It is very solitary will not receive the other chickens. I cannot say if she's eating normally when I let them free range she pierced be keeping up with the others. I picked her up tonight and she appears to be extremely bony my question is should I let this ride take her to the vet or make a roast? Your input is greatly appreciated

 

[maximusfowl]

Id hate to say it...but unless you have spent 100 dollars on a quality Game bred bird, i would just whak em. Please excuse my bold manner on this subject...but it sounds like it could be a genetic issue...the beautiful things about chickens..is the flaws can be bred out of the fowl FOR THE MOST PART with selective breeding. have a nice night,hope i make sense

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Thin hens may be worms (also diarrhea with thin hens). Also check for mites/lice and spray your coop crevices just in case of red mite which can suck them dry.

 

[Wyandottes7]

I'd guess that she has worms. They would cause thinness and lethargy. Has she ever been wormed? Definitely check for external parasites, too, as they can sap the energy of a bird. Do her droppings look normal?

 

[Eggcessive]

In addition to worms and mites I would check her crop for sour crop or impacted crop which can cause starvation. Is she eating or having diarrhea? Here is a link for crop problems: http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/01/crop-issues.html

 

[stestory]

Thanks. I accidentally posted this twice but the bottom line is I need to check for worms and parasites. The chicken has since died. The remaining five seem healthy but I hope to ward off any problems.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Oh I am sorry she didn't make it!