Unexplained Weight Loss

[RoostyRoo]

Hi there.

I have a Smokey Pearl hen who is about a year old. She seems to be losing a lot of weight. Someone in our flock isn’t laying eggs, but I can’t tell if it’s her. Other than that she seems totally healthy. She has a good appetite, is active, bright red comb and wattle, no signs of infection except we have been treating her for Bumblefoot but her scab from that is almost fully healed.

I’m worried about her and I would super appreciate any advice!

Thanks!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi there.

I have a Smokey Pearl hen who is about a year old. She seems to be losing a lot of weight. Someone in our flock isn’t laying eggs, but I can’t tell if it’s her. Other than that she seems totally healthy. She has a good appetite, is active, bright red comb and wattle, no signs of infection except we have been treating her for Bumblefoot but her scab from that is almost fully healed.

I’m worried about her and I would super appreciate any advice!

Thanks!

Welcome To BYC

Have you been tracking her weight?
If not, weigh her now, then track it a few times a week for several weeks to see if she's actually losing, staying the same, etc.

Is she molting? Sometimes a hen can look like they are losing due to feather loss.

You report a good appetite, active, bright comb, active. Sounds like she's doing o.k.