Hazel Nut
In the Brooder
- Oct 10, 2021
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Hello, I'm a new member, so I hope I'm doing this right!
I have a 6 month old blue copper marans hen who is unwell. About 3-4 days ago I noticed she was acting subdued. Her tail was down and comb seemed floppier than usual, but not pale. She's not laying but none of my 5 hens are laying much right now. The rest seem very healthy though. She was eating and drinking still but not a lot. She had some yellow/white diarrhea under her vent. She was not getting bullied.
I searched BYC and noticed people asking about spoiled food, but it wasn't clear what condition this could lead to. I think it could have been bad food that caused her illness because I noticed clumping in the food. I've thrown this food away now. I've been giving her some water with Chick Boost (electrolytes and probiotics). But her condition has not improved over the last two days, in fact she seems a bit weaker, and is eating/drinking less.
Any thoughts on what the problem could be given that it may have been caused by bad food? And how to treat her?
I tried feeling her crop but wasn't really sure what to feel for... it seemed similar to the other hens.
Would greatly appreciate any advice!
Thanks.
I have a 6 month old blue copper marans hen who is unwell. About 3-4 days ago I noticed she was acting subdued. Her tail was down and comb seemed floppier than usual, but not pale. She's not laying but none of my 5 hens are laying much right now. The rest seem very healthy though. She was eating and drinking still but not a lot. She had some yellow/white diarrhea under her vent. She was not getting bullied.
I searched BYC and noticed people asking about spoiled food, but it wasn't clear what condition this could lead to. I think it could have been bad food that caused her illness because I noticed clumping in the food. I've thrown this food away now. I've been giving her some water with Chick Boost (electrolytes and probiotics). But her condition has not improved over the last two days, in fact she seems a bit weaker, and is eating/drinking less.
Any thoughts on what the problem could be given that it may have been caused by bad food? And how to treat her?
I tried feeling her crop but wasn't really sure what to feel for... it seemed similar to the other hens.
Would greatly appreciate any advice!
Thanks.