Ally_50 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I've noticed today that one of my hens (I have 3) isn't as lively as usual. She's staying on her own, when she lays down her tail feathers seem to be pointing up quite a bit. Normally when I go up to the fence they all come running but she staying on her own, she seems to be sleepier. I haven't noticed whether she's been eating or dring her normal food but when I took up some cooked pasta which they all go mad for she looked at it and walked away. I think she's layed today. I think she Comb and wattle looks slightly paler than usual. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 First sign of them being ill is when they stop talking to you in my experience. At that stage you have caught whatever early enough to do something about it. First thing to eliminate is a worm burden. Have they been wormed with Flubenvet in the last 4-6 months? Next stage is to check her crop and her poos, then you will have a better idea of what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally_50 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 I haven't wormed them with flubenvet, I've been using citracidal daily and vermex as directed. I always check their poo for worms and haven't seen any yet. I sectioned off some of the run and made another coop for the poorly one. I've just seen her having a drink so that's good. Do you always worm them with flubenvet? I checked her crop, it feel soft and not hard so I think that's ok? One of her poo's today it was generally milky looking with a small amount of dark hard stuff in it? I'm new to keeping chicken and only got them last September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Vermex is an herbal remedie which suggests it will prevent a worm infection. Personally I feel it's like flinging a bag of herbal tea against your head to treat a lung infection. Just as effective. You won't see worms in their poos, unless the worm load is massive. By that time, it is most likely too late. Flubenvet is not available in the Netherlands, so I treat mine with Ivermectin, but I understand that is not licensed in the UK for treating poultry. Your girl could also be ready to lay a softy, but I would worm regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 You will need to see a vet Ally. If she isn't eating she won't take the wormer and the vet will need to administer it orally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally_50 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 I've been watching her closely, she's still very quiet but I've seen her eat and drink. She seemed livelier this morning. I'll get some wormer though. I don't think she's layed for a couple of days could she be egg bound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 If she was she would be visiting the nest box and straining a lot I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
