Sooo much pooping

[jomaxsmith]

My hens are nearing 3 years old, none of them have laid regularly for the last year (in fact, I don't think has laid a single egg - freeloader )

 

Yesterday I noticed Big Zee 's comb had flopped over. She had a very daggy bum so I bathed it and noticed her undercarriage was very swollen (she hasn't laid in several weeks). This morning the end of her comb was blue and she has been very hunched up and miserable. She gets like this if she's due a softie, but I've never seen her comb change before.

 

Could she be about to expire of old age?

 

Jo

[theherd123]

With her having a swollen undercarriage and not laying for weeks it could be perotinitis

 

Best bet is to have a good feel of her esp round her breat bone - does it protrude at all?

 

It might be that some broad spectrum anti-biotics like Baytril will help her feel a little better.

[Egluntyne]

The symptoms sound as if the peritonitis is causing her some pressure problems re her heart. TBH, She needs to see a vet.

[jomaxsmith]

I had to have Big Zee put to sleep. Her liver was failing and she was fading away.

 

She was my best layer, but has had several 'near death' episodes of ill health in the 3 years we've had her.

 

I'm thinking I might get a new pair of hybrids in a few weeks' time.

 

Jo

[staceychristie]

Sorry to hear you've lost her

We've hopefully got another few from the BHWT coming soon.

That'll make it interesting for 'The Boss'

 

((((JoMaxSmith)))

 

Stacey

[Pikey]

Sorry to hear about Big ZEE

 

You did the best thing for her.

 

 

Good luck with the new ladies.