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[Reb70]

Teabag has lost feathers on her neck, breast, and underneath and has been bald there for a few months now (she is 1 year old, hybrid). I've treated her for mites etc, given them tonic in their water, extra protein (mealworms) and so on. She has been lively, and still laying, so I haven't worried too much. However, she has suddenly become lethargic, not eating or drinking, just standing quietly. Her comb is still nice and red, and her eyes bright etc. She laid yesterday, but very late in the afternoon, and just plonked it in the middle of the lawn. Her eggs are normal.

However, her crop area does feel a bit squishy and enlarged, so wondering if the problem lies there?

I think I will take her to the vets either today or tomorrow, but wondered what your opinions are too?

[Egluntyne]

Does her breath smel yeasty? A squishy crop could indicate sour crop. Good idea to take her to the vet, and nip it in the bud.

[Sheilaz]

All the best at the vets, do let us know how she is.

[Reb70]

Hi,

Been to the vets, and crop normal. However, upon looking at her behaviour more closely we saw that she has a slight droop to one wing, and she looks uncomfortable, she is still much quieter, sort of stands about looking odd, but then does do a bit of pecking about etc as normal. She took herself to bed really early poor love.

No breaks, or obvious pain when examined all over, no smelly breath, temps normal, eyes bright etc. Its a mystery really.

Vet took a stool sample to test for worms, will hear back tomorrow.

He wonders if it could be just a sprain, or possibly Mareks disease? Been doing a bit of research on this, and it doesn't look good really so hopefully it's not!!!

Will keep you informed though.