anoushka3005 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hiya, I'm hoping someone can help - I have three hens who have an Eglu classic with a run within a WIR in my garden. Over the last few weeks we've noticed that we've had fewer and fewer eggs, and this has coincided with two of the hens losing their bum feathers. We've never seen actual bullying/pecking but it's obviously going on. Yesterday I spotted that Goldfinger had been pecked on her hip so went out this morning to check on her. She's sat in the nest box breathing oddly - sort of wheezing, though no runny nose or eyes, plus her face is a sort of purple/red rather than it's proper red. So, two things really, if she's ill, what might it be? Or could it be a symptom of increased bullying? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Sorry to hear it I would get her to a vet quick she sounds seriously ill. Hope she does ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anoushka3005 Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks Plum. I decided to take her to the vet as I was going away for the weekend, and didn't want to wait until Monday. Sadly the vet recommended putting her down as it was some kind of advanced pneumonia. V sad, though on the bright side, the remaining two chickens seem fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Oh, that is a shame. Well done for taking prompt action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
