Very sick hen

[Hotwings21]

Everything has been fine, then this afternoon I let all our hens out in the yard(we have 5 total) and an hour later one of my Plymouth rocks I found lying on her side by the house. She didn't want to get up, was panting and when we tried to get her to stand she would flop over. She did eventually walk but she was staggering likens drunk. Her stool is all clearish white liquid. We took her to our vet right away and unfortunately they were semi helpful. They tested for parasite. None, hooked her up to fluids, and gave us an antibiotic for her and all the others just in case. We have her secluded now, and she is just laying there she won't get up. They searched for respiratory problems but didn't find anything. Our hens are only 2 months old and we are new to this. I'm worried it's gonna spread to the others if it hasn't already. Help!!!

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

It sounds like she may have eaten something toxic....

 

[callducklover20]

sounds like you are trying the right route-maybe try some electrolytes, some organic apple cider vinegar and plenty of indoor time with a heat lamp-I hoping the best for her and you

 

[Hotwings21]

This morning she us actually standing in her own and making a lot of noise. More noise than normal. Could it have been overheating? What are the signs of that? Anyone know?

 

[tammye]

could be Marke's disease, striks younger hens. Look it up in the search, lot of info here on it, see if her symptoms match. they can survive Marke's it is a viral infection, so if she has that the antibiotics are no good