Watery poop and gurgling breathing

[Ibabz2]

Hm-m-m, guess there was a delay in the arrival of your response.
You just answered all my questions.

But, I am glad to hear she is doing a bit better. If she is eating her feed and poop is more solid that is good.

Check her crop in the mornings to make sure it is emptying properly. Even though her poop is better, a slow crop can quickly cause health problems.

As for the drooling, I would check the hen's mouth.

You should restrain the hen by wrapping her in a bath towel. Then, quietly talk to the hen, while stroking her wattles, to calm her.

Gently, but firmly, open her beak and look inside her mouth. Are there any white, grey or yellowish growths? Try to also look into her throat. Growths may be causing excessive saliva.

It's possible for her to have either Thrush or Canker. Thrush can cause drooling, which looks mucousy.

Copper sulfate in the water will treat both conditions, and Nystatin oral suspension, or Miconazole Nitrate if it is Thrush/yeast infection (candidiasis), or, Metronidazole if it is Canker (trichomonosis).

Both conditions are similar in symptoms.

I hope she gets better, poor baby.

God Bless

THANK YOU so much for the additional help!! Didnt see anything abnormal in her mouth. I think I'll have to take her to the vet to run tests. She's been really sweet though so I'm really hoping she gets better!!

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

THANK YOU so much for the additional help!! Didnt see anything abnormal in her mouth. I think I'll have to take her to the vet to run tests. She's been really sweet though so I'm really hoping she gets better!!

Best medicine for her is your soft caring voice each day.

If a fecal float test can rule out parasites: worms, and coccidia, that will be half the battle.

You're doing a great job with her. Chicken health can be a challenge.


God Bless you and your little hen.