Sick Rhode Island Red

[cynthial]

Hello I have a 3 yo Rhode Island Red whom has been ill for over a week now. She has yellowish diarrhea, stands a bit hunchedback and is extremely lethargic. She had been very thirsty but not eating and today she is not even drinking and didn’t bother to leave the coop to roam the yard. Her comb is droopy and I think that her crop is enlarged compared to the other hens. Her stomach seems the same as the other hens. I have 3 other hens sharing the coop with her (different breeds) and they are fine. There have been no new chickens, all were babies at the same time and are all 3 years old. I bought some Corid that arrived today to try but she is not drinking now. I will post some photos of her dirty behind, her posture, comb etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[topochico225]

Is she laying? How's her vent? I'm so sorry to hear she's ill. I'll tag some people: @aart @Wyorp Rock @azygous @Eggcessive @JacinLarkwell

 

[cynthial]

I think she laid an egg yesterday but the girls are so irregular this time of the year it’s hard to tell whom is doing what. I moved her into the house today so I will be able to tell now that she is separated. I haven’t noticed any particular oddness about the vent.

 

[Eggcessive]

Post any pictures of her droppings. Yellow urates in the droppings could be a sign of egg yolk peritonitis, cancer, or liver disease. Her tail down position may be from feeling ill or reproductive issues. Can you feel of her crop early in the morning to see if it is empty, full, hard, or puffy?

 

[cynthial]

Post any pictures of her droppings. Yellow urates in the droppings could be a sign of egg yolk peritonitis, cancer, or liver disease. Her tail down position may be from feeling ill or reproductive issues. Can you feel of her crop early in the morning to see if it is empty, full, hard, or puffy?

I just posted pictures of her droppings but will to this reply as well. I will check her crop first thing tomorrow

 

[Daniel_069]

I just posted pictures of her droppings but will to this reply as well. I will check her crop first thing tomorrow

Is there any update about her? My buff orpington rooster is suffering the same as well