Trying to figure out what my hen has and how to treat it

[TakenKirBae]

For a couple days, I’ve been noticing that my EE isn’t her usual self. She’s standing around and walking very little. When she does walk, she heads back to the chicken coop. She’s about 6 months old and hasn’t laid an egg yet. I don’t see any worms in her poop but it’s mainly clear liquid and the only other color is white bits. I have gotten her to drink water but she doesn’t want to eat. She was on medicated feed growing up. Could she have worms? I just want to know how to help her cause I’m tired of my chickens just getting sick all of the sudden and dying. I’m watching her right now and she just climbed up on bakers rack hiding behind a plant. I think she’s trying to sleep. I can’t take stool samples to the vet either because my parents would consider it a waste of money. She is still pretty lively and I’ve been giving her Corid for a couple hours now. Just need more opinions.

 

[rjohns39]

@casportpony Can you pop over here?

ETA: Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us but wish it were under better circumstances

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Hello TakenKirBea,

It's hard to diagnose without a fecal float test. It could be a reproductive infection. But since she is only 6 months old and hasn't laid an egg, let's assume it is something more manageable.

When a chicken gets sick, it's always best to put them in a hospital cage. Then, you can monitor their progress eating and pooping, and also give meds more easily.

Yes, she could have roundworms. It could also be Coccidiosis. It's clear partly, because she is not eating. Can you worm her? Albendazole is a broad spectrum wormer, which will get rid of different types of worms. Since you can't do a fecal float test, a broad spectrum wormer is best. It won't hurt her to have the Corid either in case it is Coccidiosis.

Worms and Coccidiosis will suck the nutrients and strength from the pullet.
You need to also administer some Nutri Drench vitamin supplement, to boost her strength. Offer her some scrambled egg, diced grapes, toast with butter, anything that will stimulate her appetite. When chickens stop eating they get weak, and can die from the most treatable conditions.

I'm sorry you have to use the process of elimination to diagnose your little girl. Call some Vets to see what they charge for fecal float tests, it should be affordable. You can also call any Colleges nearby, that have Veterinary departments. They may do fecal float tests for a very low cost. I have mine done here at the U.C. Davis Lab for $10. A fecal float test is so important in taking care of our animals. That way you don't have to give them medications they don't need. Be proactive and find the resources you need, before your chickens get sick. You'll be glad you did!

God Bless you and your little girl.

 

[Eggcessive]

How are you mixing the Corid? Do you have the powder or the liquid? What symptoms did the other birds have before they died? To give her an extra boost of the Corid, give her 2 drops of the liquid (undiluted) twice a day. To make the equal of the Corid liquid undiluted, mix 2 tsp of the powder into 2 tsp of the water, and give the same 2 drops twice a day.
I second the recommendation of a fecal test. Do your parents get their dogs tested once a year? You could show them our recommendations, and try to get one as cheaply as possible by calling around.

 

[TakenKirBae]

How are you mixing the Corid? Do you have the powder or the liquid? What symptoms did the other birds have before they died? To give her an extra boost of the Corid, give her 2 drops of the liquid (undiluted) twice a day. To make the equal of the Corid liquid undiluted, mix 2 tsp of the powder into 2 tsp of the water, and give the same 2 drops twice a day.
I second the recommendation of a fecal test. Do your parents get their dogs tested once a year? You could show them our recommendations, and try to get one as cheaply as possible by calling around.

I’ve been giving her the powder. I have a chihuahua with teeth rotting out of her mouth so yearly checkups aren’t really imagined in my household. She’ll either live or she won’t at this point. Thanks for the support

 

[Eggcessive]

Mixing Corid powder correctly for a coccidiosis breakout is 1 1/2 tsp per gallon of water, mixed fresh daily, for 5-7 days. The liquid should be mixed 2 tsp per gallon.