ubereglu Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Well I have a distinct feeling that my hen Starlet is on the way out. She's nearly 5, but for the past couple of days is acting very lethargic and has had her tail down every so often and just looks a bit sad really. She's not eating properly-usually she's very greedy and goes to bed with a very full crop, but the past couple of days she's gone to bed with a half full, very squashy crop and hasn't eaten her corn for supper either. She's keeping up with the others in the garden for half the time, the rest she usually just sits under a bush and goes to bed first-very unusual. I checked her over today, she feels fine and looks quite healthy really. He bum is quitemucky though and she's had a lot of runny poos recently. Also the harder poos she has produced contain a lot of undigested corn. So, do you have any ideas about what I can do or what's wrong with her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hi Liz, sorry to hear Starlet isn't quite right. It might be old age as 5 is a good for a hybrid! Although the mucky knickers feathers could indicate worms which would fit with her behaviour.... Squashy crop? Could it be sour crop? Hope she is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Sorry she's not well but nothing extra to add except hope she improves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Runny poos/mucky bum could be worms or it may be something else. Sorry to hear she is poorly. 5 is a very good age. I would keep an eye on her like you are doing, if she deteriorates maybe a trip to the vet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 youcould send a sampl to Retfords. and you will KNOW in a few days. It might help to be sure. sorry she is not well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Does her breath smell yeasty? If so, I'd say there is a chance that she has sour crop. The other symptoms might suggest worms. If you are unsure, I'd take her to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Well, she's perked up a bit today actually, but doesn't seem to have smelly breath. I'll see how she goes, as she's been a bit more vocal today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
