fried-or-boiled Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 One of my girls (not an ex-batt) is just over three years old and has lost a lot of weight. She is picking at food but not eating much. Her comb went cold first and is now turning very pale. She has taken to standing in a corner with her head buried in her feathers. Earlier this year she became very withdrawn and lost weight and I thought she was on her way out then but she picked up thankfully. She is worse this time though. I have just wormed her but any thoughts on what may be wrong would be appreicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Is she a hybrid? If so , this could be an old age thing. A lot do got this way I'm afraid..it could be peritonitis. Is her poo a bit like white water? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Has she been wormed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fried-or-boiled Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hi, today was day 3 of worming regime - haven't wormed her regularly unfortunately. She is not a hybrid - I got her from my sons school after they had been hatched out in the classroom. Poo def more runny but not sure it is white. I have 2 ex batts in with her and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Have a good check for red mite, it affects some more than others and the comb going very pale is a classic sign Even if its not red mite a good tonic like the Nettex or Lifeguard ones would be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fried-or-boiled Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks - you may be right. I have some louse killer so will give her (and the eglu) a dusting. My eyes are too bad to inspect her. I will also look into getting her a tonic. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
