essexhen Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Help - what's wrong with my chicken? she's about 3 years old i think, had stopped laying a good while ago but seemed fine up until yesterday when she was walking strangely - like with her bum on the ground. Today she doesn't seem able to walk at all or bend her head down to eat although she will eat if i hold the food up to her. There's no sign of any injuries, does anyone have any idea as to what could be wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Does her tummy feel swollen or like it's full of water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexhen Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nope - tummy seems fine, she's not to thin, poo looks normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexhen Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 She's gone I'd put her down on the grass to see if she could move and she flapped her wings, looked at me and close her eyes - RIP Ginger chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So sorry. They hide illnesses until the last minute so don't beat yourself up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Gosh, what a shock for you . So sorry to hear that but at least she didn't suffer and you didn't have the worry of finding out what was wrong. Poor girl was obviously more ill than she appeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libby22 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Oh I am so sorry, she was such a good age though. I am glad for you both that she went quickly and without suffering - such a horrible shock though. Hope you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
