happy hen Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Any ideas...... Lavinia seems to have gone yellow!! Comb still a bit red but face and legs plus skin under feathers seems to be very yellow. She is still eating but not herself,have been away this week and friend looking after girls so not sure how long she has been like it! Thinking I may need to take her to the vets tomorrow unless someone comes up with any useful tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I would take her to the vet. Only guessing, but it could be liver related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy hen Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I did go to the vet today.She loved Lavinia and was very complimentary BUT no idea why her skin and face are so yellow!! Possibly due to something she has eaten or maybe her liver which would be difficult to diagnose properly and impossible to treat. Have started her on a course of antibiotics (Baytril) and just have to watch her closely and return if she stops eating or becomes unwell. Will keep you posted if any developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 fingers crossed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hope she is ok. Does she eat a lot of corn? This can affect their skin colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 dont know whether its related - but my white chicken (sadly now passed on) before she was laying she had very yellow legs (I never checked her body at the time), and this was before she was laying.....once she started to lay the yellowness went. Is your yellow chook laying yet? My current white cochin hen is not laying (pure breed winter break) - her skin isnt yellow but some of her feathers have a "yellowy tinge", so not sure if the "non laying" has anything to do with the yellowness. Im wittering on here arent I?! but you get what I mean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy hen Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Thanks,she is not laying at the moment,but has been until November when they all stopped!! I spoke to a friend today who is also Veterinary Nurse and general opinion at the Vets is that the yellowness all over is most likely due to liver failure for which there would be no treatment. Very sad,but will just have to watch her closely for any change. She is still eating,especially ready brek and sunflower seeds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 so not sure if the "non laying" has anything to do with the yellowness. It does, as the pigments are not being transferred to the egg, so they begin to build up again. Hens go mad for sunflower seeds, but they are too fatty to be anything other than a special treat, as they can overload the liver. Maybe cutting them out of her diet would help a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy hen Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks,I only give sunflower seeds as a treat or to get them in the run when I am going out,but only ever once during a day and a couple of days a week without.Do you think that is too often? Lavinia nearly at end of Baytril,still yellow,eating well but not 100%.Staying in alot but not surprising in these freezing temperatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'm sure that will be fine. It is great handfuls every day that do the damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 stopped giving to mine IMMEDIATELY I saw this thread. my wild birds are eating me out of them this weather, & I thought being cold & moulting etc tht they would be good for my feather loosing girls! What a minefield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 How is Lavinia? Hope the Baytril does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy hen Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks for asking...she is very well and seems quite hungry! Nearly finished antibiotics which she hasnt enjoyed but easy enough to administer now. I think she may possibly be regaining a bit of red colouring on parts of her face and am wondering if it is actually going to be connected to laying and she may start again soon ( but I wont be able to eat the eggs for a while because of Baytril !! ) I keep saying " Do you think Lavinia is less yellow today?" Even brought her inside for thorough examination under a light last night which she seemed to enjoy!! Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hi, How is Lavina? Dhylis has yellow feet, and little yellow bits on her face. Her skin is still white though. Did the Baytril do anything? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy hen Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi,after seeming to be on the road to recovery all week Lavinia has now gone downhill.She is drinking but hasnt eaten much after being really hungry for the last few days.Other girls quite unsettled now and not wanting to be out much without her . She will come out but just stands in one place with her eyes closed.Still yellow,sadly I feel she may not have long left,perhaps it is her liver after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 oh no - fingers crossed she gets better soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I'm sorry she's gone down again. Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy hen Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 She has been out and about again today(between the hail showers) and I have seen her eating too. I really dont know what to expect each day and as ther seems to be nothing I can actually do I will just have to wait and see what happens. Thanks for your support everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
