Weezing and limp

[Beau Garden]

I have a 6 month old hen that has always had a flopped over comb. We call her Willy. I didn't know why it was gimped. All of the sudden this morning I went out and she was completely lifeless and weezing, moaning, snoring. What should I do? So far I put her in a crate separate from the other chickens but I'm super worried. I can't get her to eat or drink anything.

 

[AmandaMBG]

Did you see if she has something in her throat? Is her comb purple? If so she could be chocking on something. I'm no expert so hopefully you get a reply soon from someone that knows more. The floppy comb is normal for many chickens. Has nothing to do with anything.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have a 6 month old hen that has always had a flopped over comb. We call her Willy. I didn't know why it was gimped. All of the sudden this morning I went out and she was completely lifeless and weezing, moaning, snoring. What should I do? So far I put her in a crate separate from the other chickens but I'm super worried. I can't get her to eat or drink anything. Checking her throat is a good idea.

How does her abdomen feel (bloated, hard, soft)?
When was the last time she laid an egg?

Wheezing (snoring=snorting?), moaning could be a sign of respiratory illness. Any discharge from the nose/eyes?

 

[Beau Garden]

She's only laid a few eggs and they were all weird. Thin shells and I don't think she's laid one in a while since. She has a yellowish greenish diarrhea. She feels thin and floppy

Checking her throat is a good idea.

How does her abdomen feel (bloated, hard, soft)?
When was the last time she laid an egg?

Wheezing (snoring=snorting?), moaning could be a sign of respiratory illness. Any discharge from the nose/eyes?

 

[AmandaMBG]

She could have had a bound egg that burst and it was yolk you were seeing coming out. Early detection of a bound egg is essential or it is lethal. Pretty sure there is an emergency thread you can post in and you might get some better responses. Shelless or membrane covered eggs are common for some birds in the beginning especially if they are low on calcium. Do you have oyster shell available for your birds free choice?

She's only laid a few eggs and they were all weird. Thin shells and I don't think she's laid one in a while since. She has a yellowish greenish diarrhea. She feels thin and floppy

 

[Beau Garden]

I have been giving oyster she'll but they also free range. I tried giving an antibiotic but I think it was too late. She didn't make it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She's only laid a few eggs and they were all weird. Thin shells and I don't think she's laid one in a while since. She has a yellowish greenish diarrhea. She feels thin and floppy
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I'm sorry for your loss

There really is no way to tell what happened, but she may have had an internal laying/reproductive disorder, like Egg Yolk Peritonitis, Ascites, defective shell gland, cancer or tumors.

With the laying of only a few "weird" eggs, the yellow-green poop and weight loss it would indicate she was most likely ill for a few weeks. Chickens are very good at hiding illness, so a lot of times when they finally do show any signs it's too late. Treatment(s) for internal/repro disorders are generally not that effective and recovery, if at all, is just for a short while.

 

[AmandaMBG]

Sorry for your loss

I have been giving oyster she'll but they also free range. I tried giving an antibiotic but I think it was too late. She didn't make it.