Mrs AVP Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 One of my girls seems unwell she won't stop sleeping and is cowering in the corner. We noticed yesterday that her tail was mostly down and she was wanting to sleep. I would be grateful for some advice. Manu Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Is she eating or drinking? doesn't sound good. is she sleeping or hunched? I would take her to the vet myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Have you checked her for lice and mites and wormed her recently? What is her poo like? Does her chest sound wheezy ir rattly when you place an ear along her back? I would bring her in and keep her warm, and try to encourage her to drink. A trip to the vets might be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 She hasn't eaten or drunk anything today, and is hunched over, no wheezing I will keep an eye on her. I have a vets appt later for one one of my other pets so I may phone and take her with me. Could she be eggbound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 She is showing symptoms of being egg bound so I have put her in warm water for half an hour, has anyone else got anymore tips as to what I should do? Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 there is stuff in the ref section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Article **here**. I hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks for your advice as usual, but unfortunatley she passed away. I must just be unlucky with my hens!! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Oh no! I am sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks I was shocked as it happened so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Dear Mrs AVP i am so sorry to hear of your sad news. I seems a real tragedy to lose another hen so suddenly. Thinking of you. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
