purplenicky Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I have a sick Hen. This morning when I went out to see my girls Rose couldn't stand. I brought her inside and put her in a cardboard box with some food and water. She has improved slightly and can now stand but is still very unsteady and I don't want to put her back with the others as she may get picked on. She is very tired and quiet, However she has had a bit to eat. I was wondering if she might be egg-bound as she hasn't started laying yet. If so what can I do for her. Any suggestions welcome. Many thanks, Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi she probably isn't egg bound if she hasn't come into lay yet. She could be trying to lay her first egg which could be a softie, this can make them feel unwell. You've done the right thing by bringing her indoors. Is she eating and drinking at all? If she's off her food as well it may be worth popping her to the vets as it's unusual for a young hen to be off her legs. Hope she improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 not eating is a bad sign. she'll lose weight really quickly if she doesn't eat. I would get her to the vets for a once over. Hope she improves soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I agree....she really should see a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplenicky Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hi, Thanks for al the advice. She is much better now after laying her first egg. It was quite a large one so I think she was probably just a bit shocked as to what was happening. She was trying to escape from the box about 5mins after laying it and I put her back in the run with the other two. Thanks again, Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKH Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 i'm glad she's okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Great news, glad it was nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 They like to worry us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Glad there was a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
