Adams Egg Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Can anyone point us in the right direction? We have 3 hens, they were 21 weeks at start of June, have been laying regularly until a couple of weeks ago, now two have have stopped. One has always been a little sneezy so have put citricidal in the water, but no real noticeable effect. The second one was very lethargic last week but now picked up but has the squits and often fully formed pellets passing through, she always has an empty crop but is eating and drinking. First hen appears a little squitty too. The third is fine and laying well. All are active and live in the extended eglu run with some free ranging in evenings or weekends a vet at the local show suggested bring them in for tests and samples etc, however we are keen to try to sort these ourselves unless the vet route is the only option. Really want to sort this one out as DD is getting fed up that her hen is not laying (at least it is the queen, like the DD!) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) If they have got the squits I'd keep them solely on pellets and water for a day or two, no treats, and add bokashi bran and Avipro if you can get hold of them as they are marvellous for sorting out dodgy tums. Edited July 21, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 It seems to be pretty common at the moment http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=467991#467991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I'd also worm them to be safe, give them bokashi bran and lay off any treats as per the suggestions above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Egg Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks for the advice, ordered bokasi, avipro and flubenvet off the web, local vets receptionist hadn't heard of avipro. Should we be giving avipro and flubenvet at the same time~& what quantities Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Egg Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 That all worked very well, touch wood, back to 3 eggs per day and putting on weight. In fact a note through the door by the lazy postman saying the flubenvent was at the post office was enough to kick start Ginger into action, thanks for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
