chicken bark Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) I have a hybrid hen that I got as POL a year ago. She has never laid an egg. However I found her on the floor of the coop this morning. She is possibly breathing a little harder than usual although I'm not certain. I felt her crop, abdomen etc and she seems fine in those regards and no noticeable weight loss. I have moved her into a cat box with a dog run attached and it was then I noticed that she cannot stand up. She has never let me handle her as she has never crouched for me etc. Her wings still flap but she just stays in the position I put her. I moved one of her legs and she still has feeling in it just isn't standing so has spent all night sitting in poo. So help needed please - I'm thinking possibly Mareks so that would be the end of her I suppose - but I don't want to jump to conclusions. Edited April 21, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 To be brutally honest is doesn't sound at all good. It is very remotely possible that there is an egg on the way pushing on nerves, but I doubt it. I would be surprised if she will make a full recovery. The long Bank Holiday is around the corner so I would advise you to make a decision about her future today. Sorry I can't be any more positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'd defs make an appointment with the vet. Until you know whether it's a virus or not, it'd be good idea to keep your girl away from the others - you don't want a flock of infected hens! I'd be very thorough cleaning up her poo for the same reasons. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 You are right - it really doesn't look hopeful. In fact she is worse now then when I first posted. In a few weeks I shall be visiting someone who will show me how to cull (sorry not a nice topic but trying to be pragmatic), unfortunately that does not help me now. She is separated from the others and will go to a good avian vet as soon as surgery opens this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Sounds similar to a girl we lost last week. She was fine one day, and the next she was sleepy, and a bit lame. That night her breathing got worse, and she went to chicken heaven the next day. Hopefully yours will make a recovery. Its horrible when they are ill isnt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 I went out to check on her and sadly she has died. I was expecting it really given her condition. I am just glad it was quick and hope she didn't suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 It's a shame but at least she didn't suffer. Once hens aren't able to move, there's usually nothing that can be done and they generally don't survive for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Ah sorry. I wonder what it was, as sounds so much like mine. I guess we will never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'm sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Thanks for your comments. The good news is that the rest of the flock still seem okay. (touch wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 really sorry, at least she isn't suffering now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
