Jigsaw1711 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Can anybody offer any advice or solution? Pumpkin my lovely 1 year old Buff Sussex hen has had a bad couple of months recently. First she was broody for 3 weeks, she is now moulting and has had diarrhea for at least 2/3 weeks now! Sometimes its green and now and again its white but mostly its waterey. She seems absolutley fine in herself- drinking/eating etc. All the hens were wormed about 4 weeks ago with Flubenvet and i've been putting some poultry tonic in the water. I'm really not sure what causing her problem- all the other hens seem to be ok. My normal vet was pretty clueless last time i took a poorly hen but charged me £30 so i want to avoid a trip to the vets if possible. Any help or suggestions would really be appreciated as i'm very worried about her! Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'd try her on a simple diet of just layers pellets, water and Bokashi Bran for a few days. That usually does the trick. Cut out all treats and limit free ranging in case she is OD-ing on slugs and snails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 You could try Herban or Oregostim which have a reputation for clearing up digestive problems. Has she lost much weight or is she dehydrated? When it is warm they drink a lot more which makes them splatty but that would only be occasionally not for so long. Another alternative is to send a sample to Retfords then go to vet armed with result and suggested treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 And guess what I am going to suggest? You could send a sample off for testing, will cost about the same as you paid for no diagnosis and you will get a diagnosis and a treatment . Retford Poulrty Ltd do it also(I think it is) Crowthorne. Copied from Littlehen website. I have used Retfords and you can send a sample in any small clean vessel. Retford Poultry Partnership (They send a sample kit and you send it back) Unit 5 Stirling Rd West Carr Ind Est Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7SN 01777 703011 This is a very helpful and friendly service, don't be put off how far away they are. Often giving very good advice over the phone. Crowshall veterinary services 1 Crowshall Lane Attleborough Norfolk NR17 1AD 01953 455454 01953 455661 www.crowshall.co.uk Again a very good service, easy to talk too and closer to us. They do not usually allow you to bring hens on site, unless its a post mortem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw1711 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 thanks so much for your advise- i've put some cider vinegar in the water today. I think i might order some bokashi bran too. Hopefully she'll be better soon. I'd like to enter her into a chicken show in October once she has all her new feathers! (i've new showed a hen before) I'll let you know how she feeling in a couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
