rosiechickens Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I would be grateful for some advice - one of our sussex ponte hens has died -symptoms were- messy bottom, loss of appetite, progressively becoming weak and wasting away. Now the other hen from the same supplier is exhibiting symptoms of a messy bottom tho is still quite bright and alert. we have isolated her from the other hens (older and stronger) but am worried she is heading the same way. any advice out there- gratefully received, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacake Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 sorry about your hen.... I'm new to chicken keeping, but the advice for messy bottoms seems to be worming with flubenvet. hope someone experienced comes along with more advice soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 or viral, bacteria infection, cocci Would see vet having lost one or send a sample to Retfords http://www.retfordpoultry.com/laboratory.html I would contact your supplier to find out if they have a problem with the flock and can guide you to problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiechickens Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 thanks for the advice i am going to contact the supplier tomorrow - do you think it is it best to isolate her or will it cause more stress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'd get on to the supplier and see what they say. Isolation sounds like a good idea to keep it away from the others. It does sound like Cocci so maybe try and get some Coxoid. Make sure she is eating and especially drinking plenty, maybe also try a tonic like LifeGuard in their water Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 How long was she ill for before she died? 'Wasting away' makes it sound like she was ill for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 poor girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiechickens Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 thanks for the responses - she was only ill for about 3 days - just got very weak - quite sudden really. Still have the other sussex isolated from the others she is very timid anyway, and though she is still green pooey she seems a bit better, not eating very much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
