igobarefoot Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hi everyone My hennypenny is normally always on the go, and then suddenly this afternoon I noticed she was standing still a lot. She's got worse over the last few hours and is currently indoors with me. She is standing oddly, kind of with her bum in the air but her tail down and seems to be flexing her tummy/bottom area. She's also got her mouth open and her wings out more than usual. I've checked her vent and it looks ok, no swelling or leaking and there's no sign of lice or red mite. I've never her seen her be so still for so long and she looks like she is in distress so I'm sure something is wrong, but I've no idea what. I'm worried sick - has anyone got any ideas please? Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Has she laid today? There could be a softie in the pipeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igobarefoot Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Yes, she laid this morning. Are her symptons consistent with a softie? Could she lay a normal egg in the morning and then have a softie in the pipeline by the afternoon? Edited June 23, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Wings out and mouth open indicate she is overheating so I would make sure she has shade and water available. You are right they put their wings out when straining as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igobarefoot Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Just checked on her and she's still like it this morning and the other girls know something is wrong with her too. See seems to be finding walking difficult - just manages makes it to a quiet out of the way spot and then stands still with her eyes closed. Think I'm going to take her to the vets as soon as one opens up, although not sure how much they know about chickens..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igobarefoot Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hennypenny just laid a softie bless her - you were right Chucky Mama! Feel so relieved - she is back to normal now and scoffed a treat bowl of sweetcorn and mealy worms I gave her to make up for all the food she missed out on yesterday! Thanks so much for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 That is great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
