Very Sick Hen - Lethargic - Help

[chickenMamee]

Getting a fecal float is always a good idea, but if that's not possible, then I would de-worm her as suggested with the Valbazen or you can use Fenbendazole (Safeguard).
While Ivermectin can treat some worms like roundworms, it's seems to have lost some of it's effectiveness.
The droppings also look to have a lot of mucous, could be worms or possibly Coccidiosis. I would also think about treating with Corid while your at it.
Others may have a different perspective on that.

Her stance makes me think that she has some type of reproductive problem going on, but I could be wrong.
The crop is empty, but mushy? Can you massage it to see if it's really empty or is it doughy?
Crop issues can be a symptom of an underlying cause like worms, coccidiosis, reproductive problems and infection. Try to keep her hydrated and eating. Offer her a wet mash made of her normal feed. Eggs can also be enticing.

Thank you and I have started her on antibiotics for now. I’m going to get the suggested wormer too. She did drink a little and ate very little but I’m hopeful.

 

[chickenMamee]

I had a roo with similar droppings and symptoms that cleared up with SMZ-TMP. It seems my vet suggests worming & corid for just about every condition to rule out the “easy” things, so if you can’t get a fecal sample tested, that’s probably a good, relatively harmless, place to start. Moistened feed, scrambled eggs and nutridrench are great suggestions too. Good luck with your girl!

I’ve started her on antibiotics and will be getting the suggested wormer too. Thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just curious, which antibiotics and what dosage?

 

[chickenMamee]

This is what I have right now, one ounce per gallon of water. I’ve ordered a sulfur drug to start giving as soon as it arrives in my mailbox.

Just curious, which antibiotics and what dosage?

 

[chickenMamee]

Well I went and got Safeguard and wormed my entire flock. I also started my sick hen on Corid along with the rest of my flock.
My hen seems a little better tonight only because she fussed a little about wanting to go back to coop to roost.
She’s still standing very odd and can walk a couple of steps before having to lie down.
That being said, I was wondering if this illness could have been started from a flock of guineas that roam between my home and neighbor up the road.
I’ve never had an intestinal type of infection among my flocks. The guineas have not been given any meds for anything that I know of. They get in my coops and mingle with my flocks so I’m wondering now if they are carrying stuff to my place.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Worming her, treating for Coccidiosis overload and infection won't hurt at this point.

The stance in your photos still reminds me of a hen that is having reproductive problems as mentioned in the previous posts.
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx

 

[micstrachan]

One more who thinks her posture is indicative of a reproductive problem. It sounds like you jumped into action, so good job and good luck with her!