wannabe smallholder Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi, a little help and advice please. We got our light sussex, Peaches, five weeks ago at point of lay. This morning she appeared under the weather. Within a couple of hours she was stood very still, tail down, wings drooping nearly to floor. She is opening and closing her mouth. First thought respiratory issue. Have made appointment with vet for this afternoon. But then suddenly movement. She keeps visiting the coop and coming out with tail up and looking perkier, then back to standing still and tail back down. This behaviour reminds me of a chicken i had who only laid softies, she would get very poorly looking before and then once she'd laid it she was back to normal. Do you think she's about to lay her first egg and its making her look so depressed and poorly? Or do you think its coincidental? Any experience you have or advice, much appreciated x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe smallholder Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 update... tiny egg just laid (congratulations Peaches!) but still looks under weather x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
