Mrs AVP Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 One of our hens looks under the weather and seems to be moulting. She appears to be lagging behind the others and not herself is there anything anyone could reccomend to perk her up? Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 I have just read some tips from Minnie&Moose below which have helped. Just given them some tuna and will try the Avropril tomorrow with the mash, also poultry spice. Anymore tips would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I would check her over for other signs of problems too just in case its not just the moult. So examine poo, look for lice, listen to chest and look at her nostrils and check her crop is empty in the mornings, that sort of stuff. My Pigeon was very off it when moulting but picking up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks will do. How do I check if crop is empty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 If there is a bulge, towards the right hand side of the chest, it is full. It will feel grainy. It should empty overnight and be barely discernable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thank you she seems to have picked up now and has started to grow feathers back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
