My chicken is ill?

New Hampshire lover · « **on:** June 23, 2008, 16:57 »

My chicken has not been herself recently, she's quite big and is not moving much. She also hasn't been laying, feeding and drinking.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2008, 17:14 »

She sounds poorley. Any other symptoms ?

Isshe hot underher wing compared to another bird. This could indicate an infection which may need antibiotic treatment.

What are her poos like ? This could give a clue to her problem.

How old is she and what breed ?

Where does she choose to sit ?

New Hampshire lover · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2008, 17:16 »

She's about 24-25 weeks and she chooses to sit under the coop

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2008, 17:28 »

Has she ever laid eggs ?

New Hampshire lover · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2008, 17:34 »

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2008, 17:49 »

Is her tummy swollen (the bit below her vent) :?:

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