pud1954 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hello I seem to have a couple of chickens that seem very light when I pick them up.I have recently wormed them and a couple of them have been broody.They do seem to be eating and nothing seems wrong other than this.but last week one of my girls that felt the same died she had been eating fine but went down hill very quickly after cuddles and putting her on a warm bottle in case she was egg bound she just went very quietly I am worried now the others may go the same.I have put a tonic in their water and would like some advice if there is any thing else I could try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Is there any change to thier droppings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud1954 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 not in the ones I have left the one that died had very watery poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Might be worth a trip to the vet and take a sample with you. It would be a shame if you missed something that can be treated. On the other hand if the underweight ones were the broody ones it would explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 What did you worm them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud1954 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Flubenvet just over 2 weeks ago following the instructions that came with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 What breed are they? Some are very slight in comparison to others. My Bluebelles would make three of my White Stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 It will vary according to breed. One of my Bluebelles is built like a tank and one of my Amber Stars who is my best layer is like a whippet. No meat on her at all. I'd rather the Bluebelle was the build of the Amber Star to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
