Silkie hen help plz

[rooster rage]

I have one silkie cockeral and two silkie hens. I've had them since October last year. One hen lays and is also sitting on eggs at the moment. The second one hasn't laid since I've had her and I've noticed her rear end is always dirty with her droppings, can anyone advise me please?? Cheers..

 

[GitaBooks]

Welcome to BYC!


It sounds like she could have a chronic illness of some kind that is weakening her system. Could she have worms?

 

[rooster rage]

I honestly don't know, to be honest I wouldn't know what to look for, she's always ate and drank, never been off her food. How would I treat her for worms??
Thank you for your reply by the way..

 

[GitaBooks]

I hope this helps: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/183219/chicken-with-worms-i-did-not-know-chicken-got-worms

 

[drumstick diva]

Are you certain SHE is a Hen? Silkies are extremely hard to sex .

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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