Hen not well - advice needed

Fenland Girl · « **on:** December 23, 2007, 09:07 »

One of my hens has had some yellow diarrohea for a few days, so am in the middle of a course of Verm-X in case worms are the problem. However, yesterday evening she seemed very quiet, did not want her corn, and now has some blood around her vent and is breathing with a 'rattly' sound. She has layed this morning but the egg was covered with blood and poo. She is drinking and moving around but still not eating. Any ideas what this could be / what I should do? Would it be best to isolate her?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2007, 18:08 »

It sounds very much like coccidiosis to me Fenland Girl.

How old is she and was she immunised for it when she was a chick ?

You can get some treatment from the pet supplies store tomorrow and start treating her (I would isolate her). If it does not clear up I would take her to a vets after Christmas.

Fenland Girl · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:28 »

Thanks Aunty - I thought it might be this. She now has frothy bubbles in the coner of her eyes too

. I don't know if she was vaccinated, forgot to ask, but I'll see if I can contact the breeder tomorrow. I think I'll see if I can get her to the vet tomorrow anyway otherwise I will worry all over Christmas.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:39 »

Quote from: "Fenland Girl"

Thanks Aunty - I thought it might be this. She now has frothy bubbles in the corner of her eyes too

That's probably another problem, could be mycoplasma. She is in a poorly state. How long have you had her ?

Fenland Girl · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:44 »

We've had her since October, she had just come into lay then. She joined our existing 3 hens, but came from a different place.

Selkie · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:46 »

Hope she gets better soon xx

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:49 »

She won't get better without treatment Rose :!:

If you can get her to the vets tomorrow FG it would be a good idea :!:

Selkie · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:52 »

Oh yes, sorry I know that, I meant after the visit to the vet. Sorry, I'm not making myself clear again :roll:

Don't forget that I'm the one who goes to the vet for everything...

Fenland Girl · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:52 »

Thanks Aunty and Rosemary. OH has just started grumbling about the cost of the vets :roll: but I'm still taking her! Will keep you posted.

Selkie · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:53 »

Tell him it would cost alot less to take her to the vet tomorrow compared to if you left it and had to take her once it's Christmas!

Foxy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2007, 21:25 »

hi fenland girl, def sounds like respiratory infection, good luck with her!
Just a note about VermEx - I think it might be useful as a preventative -however, I can find absolutely no evidence that it can remove worms/eggs when an infestation has been identified. So I would use flubenvet to make sure-this is from personal experience!( Prob mine are more prone due to free ranging )Hope this helps!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2007, 21:29 »

Quote from: "Foxy"

So I would use flubenvet to make sure

I agree Fox :!:

Fenland Girl · « **Reply #12 on:** December 24, 2007, 12:23 »

Update - took poorly hen to the vets this morning. He was not too sure what the problem is (they are more used to cats 'n' dogs) but has given her a course of antibiotics. She was as good as gold in the vets! With luck, she'll be on the mend now.

Selkie · « **Reply #13 on:** December 24, 2007, 12:24 »

Am keeping my fingers x-ed for her

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #14 on:** December 24, 2007, 13:47 »

Well done Fenland Girl. Let's hope she responds well to the antibiotics

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