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Re: I think my hen is sickThanks guys! Well my feathered angel passed over the rainbow bridge..... Lots of cuddles from me last night, willing her to pull through but she just wasn't strong enough. She is now at rest and I will burry her in the garden so my daughter can get her closure. Thank you all again for your support, ...
Re: I think my hen is sickI have only had them a week, haven't thought to weigh her at all....Would'nt know what to use.
All other hens in flock seem fine,
Re: I think my hen is sickMy poor girl took a turn for the worst today, Very little movement and I had to syringe feed her water otherwise she would not drink at all.
I have her warm inside by the fire in her own crate but i don't hold out much hope that she will make it through the night. Praying she makes it Feeling sad :(
Re: I think my hen is sickOk for those following along after trip to vet today, He could not find anything definitively wrong with her. He suggested to just keep doing what i am doing and see if she comes good. She was not dehydrated altho a little underweight....He has given me some wet mix to feed her over the next few day...
Re: I think my hen is sickOk guys after cleaning out the coop today I took some time to look over the girl, She actually fussed at me today so thats a good sign lol. She does seem a little skinny compared to the others. Her poo is normal colour just a little more sloppy. There is nothing at all in her vent. Her face and nose...
Re: I think my hen is sickHer comb is small sorry my mistake, getting used to all the names. The other chickens are not fussed with her at all and they are happily letting her eat and drink when she wants. Im surprised they are not picking on her at all being that she is not active like them, maybe she was the top of the pec...
Re: I think my hen is sickMeet up??? Please excuse my ignorance but what are the meet up's about? and where are they held please BOB
Re: I think my hen is sickThanks for the replies guys! I contacted the man i purchased her from and He said she may just been a little stressed from the move, None of the other chickens show any signs of illness so I'm sure its not a viral thing. She walked around a little today and spent some time in the sunshine....She sti...
Re: I think my hen is sickThanks Bob I didn't think of that.
I will see if I can find someone local
Re: I think my hen is sickThanks for the response guys! Ok I have her in her own cage in the coop with her flock, I did not want to remover her completely as i didn't want to alienate her and have them not allow her back into the flock again. She seems to have much thicker feet than the others (possible scaly feet?) She is e...
I think my hen is sickHello members I am a first time chicken mummy and I got 10 hens from a local breeder only last week.....They are Isa browns. Since they arrived I have had one hen who tends to sit fluffed up for most of the day, she will walk out ever so slowly to the run with the others and will drink a little and ...
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