Unwell hen

[Fluffybutthut101]

Have an unwell hen, she’s been quiet and doesn’t look the best. Her comb is not bright. She seems to be eating ok.

 

[Perris]

welcome to BYC @Fluffybutthut101

are you seeking advice? you will need to give us a bit more information if so, as there's not enough here for us to go on.

What exactly makes you think she is not well?
Quiet how? Not looking her best how? Seems to be eating what exactly?

What have you given her/done to her so far in your effort to help her?

How old is she? What is her poop like? photos are useful.
How many other birds have you got and how are they?

 

[Eggcessive]

I was just looking back at your thread from last year, and did your hen with the eye problem turn out to have a respiratory disease? Did she get better? In your pictures of this hen, her third eyelid is seen, and there is a reflection or material in the eye in the other two. Do here eyes look clear to you? Is there any bubbles, foam, or gunk in either eye? Most respiratory diseases can be contagious and make carriers of the flock.

Can you tell us if it is winter where you live? Combs are more pale when they are not laying especially in winter. Does she lay eggs, and how old is she? Is her crop emptying by early morning? Does she have any enlargement in her lower belly? What does she eat?

 

[Fluffybutthut101]

I was just looking back at your thread from last year, and did your hen with the eye problem turn out to have a respiratory disease? Did she get better? In your pictures of this hen, her third eyelid is seen, and there is a reflection or material in the eye in the other two. Do here eyes look clear to you? Is there any bubbles, foam, or gunk in either eye? Most respiratory diseases can be contagious and make carriers of the flock.

Can you tell us if it is winter where you live? Combs are more pale when they are not laying especially in winter. Does she lay eggs, and how old is she? Is her crop emptying by early morning? Does she have any enlargement in her lower belly? What does she eat?

The chook with the eye problem - it was a clear liquid filled lump that the vet drained twice but it kept filling up. When he became unwell - comb was pale and droopy, and he was keeping away from the group - the whole flock got antibiotics and wormed. He perked back up and was ok. The eye didn’t clear but it wasn’t bothering him and vet said to leave. I had to give him away as he started to sing, I’m not allowed roosters in my area.
I have a flock of 8 girls now. It’s is summer here and very hot - 38 degrees most days. The coop is well shaded with trees. My unwell hen looks like she is sick. Her comb is very pale and she has been shaking her head a little. She looks very fatigued. Today I notice she was a little wobbly in her feet. I gave her an epsom bath. Maybe I should give the antibiotic again? She is eating her crumble, seed and greens. Drinking ok as well.

 

[LaFleche]

Her skin looks quite yellow to me, even part of her wattles and around the eyes.
She may be suffering from some kind of liver issue, so I would start a treatment with milk thistle tea and additional capsules.

 

[Eggcessive]

Does she lay eggs? Can you post any pictures of her recent droppings? Do you see any yellow urates (the normally white part of the droppings?)

 

[Fluffybutthut101]

The chook with the eye problem - it was a clear liquid filled lump that the vet drained twice but it kept filling up. When he became unwell - comb was pale and droopy, and he was keeping away from the group - the whole flock got antibiotics and wormed. He perked back up and was ok. The eye didn’t clear but it wasn’t bothering him and vet said to leave. I had to give him away as he started to sing, I’m not allowed roosters in my area.
I have a flock of 8 girls now. It’s is summer here and very hot - 38 degrees most days. The coop is well shaded with trees. My unwell hen looks like she is sick. Her comb is very pale and she has been shaking her head a little. She looks very fatigued. Today I notice she was a little wobbly in her feet. I gave her an epsom bath. Maybe I should give the antibiotic again? She is eating her crumble, seed and greens. Drinking ok as well.

Her eyes are clear and no bubbles / the third eyelid in the photo

Does she lay eggs? Can you post any pictures of her recent droppings? Do you see any yellow urates (the normally white part of the droppings?)

i think she is laying it’s hard to tell as there are 8 and I’m usually at work when they lay. Only been getting 6 eggs though. Her poo was liquidy with green through it.

 

[Fluffybutthut101]

Her eyes are clear and no bubbles / the third eyelid in the photo

i think she is laying it’s hard to tell as there are 8 and I’m usually at work when they lay. Only been getting 6 eggs though. Her poo was liquidy with green through it.

I’m thinking of dosing up the water with
Coccidiosis Powder

 

[Eggcessive]

I’m thinking of dosing up the water with
Coccidiosis Powder

Amprollium or Corid is pretty safe. Usually coccidiosis is seen in younger chicks and pullets unless they are sickly. Is her crop empty first thing in the morning? Is she eating and drinking? Is there any enlargement of her lower belly under the Vent? Is her tail position up or down?

 

[Fluffybutthut101]

Amprollium or Corid is pretty safe. Usually coccidiosis is seen in younger chicks and pullets unless they are sickly. Is her crop empty first thing in the morning? Is she eating and drinking? Is there any enlargement of her lower belly under the Vent? Is her tail position up or down?