We are slowly loosing our hens. Why?

[Jim Brown]

We've been on vacation several times this summer, and when we came back the coop has been "unkept." After each trip, a hen stopped eating or drinking, closed their eyes, tucked their head under their wing, and hid in a corner of the coop. Our third hen has now started the symptoms.

Here's what we did: Isolated them and treated for coccidiosis. The flock then got lice. That was taken care of with a good coop cleaning and dusting with pyrethrin for three weeks... rough summer.
Now, after this last vacation, another girl has the same symptoms and there is no lice/or mites in the coop. Plus, the girls are starting to molt.

I am attaching some pictures to see if anyone has an idea. After searching this site, I'm wondering if it is vent gleet due to repeated coop conditions. A couple of the girls do have the runs, and fluffy butt is fading.
Thanks for any ideas.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

It looks like a respiratory issue since there is wetness (mucus?) coming out of her nose.
Hopefully someone will offer some help.
I would start here see if any symptoms match: https://countrysidenetwork.com/dail...ick-chicken-symptoms-chickens-dont-get-colds/

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm not sure what your problem could be. Maybe @KikisGirls , @TwoCrows or someone else might know.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
I do not see vent glent.
I do see new feathers coming in.

What do you feed your flock?
Have you ever wormed them?

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[drumstick diva]

I suggest you post in full detail, pictures etc. at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures, " thread ASAP.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

livestock and goldfish are a zillion miles apart.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I hope that the ER folks can help you out.

Good luck
Pork Pie

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Sorry about your troubles! Hope the ER folks can advise you on what to do next!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[aart]

We've been on vacation several times this summer, and when we came back the coop has been "unkept."

Need more info before guessing at the problem.
What exactly do you mean by "unkept"?
Out of feed and water or just excessive droppings not cleaned up?
What all and how exactly do you feed?
Is it hot where you live?(see below about location)

I'd isolate bird in a wire cage within the coop for a day or two....so you can closely monitor their intake of food and water, crop function(checking at night and in morning before providing more feed), and their poops. Feel their abdomen, from below vent to between legs, for squishy or hard swelling.

Best to put crate right in coop or run so bird is still 'with' the flock.
I like to use a fold-able wire dog crate (24"L x 18"W x 21"H) with smaller mesh(1x2) on bottom of crate under tray.
Then you can put tray underneath crate to better observe droppings without it being stepped in. If smaller mesh is carefully installed, tray can still be used inside crate.


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Climate is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, then it's always there!

 

[Jim Brown]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
I do not see vent glent.
I do see new feathers coming in.

What do you feed your flock?
Have you ever wormed them?

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP

Thanks for your reply, and the video helped. Maybe I won't post on the wrong section next time.
We feed them nonGMO layers pellets from Tractor Supply, weeds from the yard (untreated), and our garden leftovers... and scratch as a treat on occasion.
Yes, we actually just wormed them with Safeguard as directed on this site.
And thanks, for more help than I imagined,
The Clumsy Urban Farmer