Poorly Hen?

foggle007 · « **on:** July 21, 2008, 20:56 »

I have a Hen that from the day we got her has looked in a bit of a poor state. Whenever I go to the lotty she is all plumped up and lying down. If I go near her she will move but then just flops again. She has been like this for about six weeks now and is only about 14 weeks old. She is still eating and drinking ok but not sure it's normal. Any ideas?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2008, 21:07 »

She sounds very poorly. Any other symptom other than lassitude :?:

foggle007 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2008, 21:25 »

No other symptoms Sally. She doesn't seem to be deteriorating any and has been the same for the six weeks we've had her.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2008, 21:29 »

Have you not consiered getting some professional advice sooner ?

A hen should not be left to suffer for that long

foggle007 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2008, 22:08 »

To be fair I thought she would just pick up. She is eating and drinking normally and just wasn't too sure what was going on.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2008, 22:33 »

It could be dozens of things foggle. I think you need someone to have a look at her !

Foxy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2008, 13:04 »

Bit strange, have you seen her walking much? Or is she sat down the whole time? Is she always fluffed up?
It does sound like aunty says that she needs the vet to look at her.

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Poorly Hen?

Foxy