Gloss-Hen Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Help our silver Sussex lady grey is hunched up in the hen house and only walks when we open the hen house roof I know it's a bit late to do anything now but does anyone have any idea what it might be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Oh dear, poor hen, poor you. I don't know much but Can you do a health check on her to see if any obvious sign? I just took mine to the vets today (second time in a week) for the same reason, sleepy & hunched. The vet said she could be moulting & therefore would be off colour. She's perked up since. Could yours be moulting? Have you checked for mites? Chicken health is a mystery to me, but I tried poultrynutri drops into her beak which did perk up my hen. I also tried to tempt her with various foods. I hope she's ok. Gertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 They do sometimes just sit hunched up for a bit and then are fine a bit later. Are there any other signs? What's her comb like? Is it floppy or pink and upright? Gertie - what are poultrynutri drops and are they easy to buy? Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Her comb looks fine but she is our cockerels girl so she has a bare back ( need to get a poultry saddle) but im going to let them out in a min so I'll see what she's like then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Yes, how is she this morning? Mine seems fine at the moment anyway. Peaches - poultry nutri drops, got mine from farm shop but see they sell them on omlet website it says "When your chickens are tired, weak or sick unfortunately a bowl of hot soup won't perk them up. There is something you can give them that will work a treat though and give them the boost they need. These nutri-drops work like magic, transforming sluggish hens within just 30 minutes. It is a unique supplement that carries nutrients directly into the bloodstream immediately, providing a really fast-acting effect. Poultry nutri-drops help boost the immune system and vitamin levels in poorly birds. It helps maintain egg production when energy is required and can reduce stress during times such as vaccination. This magic medicine also increases a chicken's appetite if it has gone off its food. This can be used during heat stress, diorrhoea, antibiotic treatment and during periods of stress, so it is always handy to have a bottle just in case. 30ml bottle. 16 in stock £12.59" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 She was the first out of the coop and she had perked up a bit maybe she was just having on of those days now I can relax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Phew! That's a relief then. They ate so temperamental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Gloss Hen - hurrah! And Gertie, thanks for the info - I wonder if there's any equivalent for humans?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Berocca? Or maybe it's just plain old chocolate!! Either works for me, in fact off to have some now instead of lunch. The chocolate, that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
