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Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"Sorry to learn that Sydni, always sad to lose any critters.  You have some information that will help you going forward."
Mar 26, 2011
Sydni Stout replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"She passed away last night, but thanks to everyone with advice. Her crop didn't seem overly full. I think it was probably coccidiosis that didn't get treated quickly enough."
Mar 26, 2011
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"The crop is the 'first part of the stomach' and is just under the chin and extends down the front of the breast. By touch you can feel it she has food in there or not."
Mar 25, 2011
Sydni Stout replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"I'm not sure what is meant by crop. I'm sorry, I'm new to this. Chicken has been very hearty up until this point."
Mar 25, 2011
David Hamilton replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"is her crop overlly full?"
Mar 24, 2011
David Hamilton replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044
 
This site has a chart of poultry illness...download the pdf."
Mar 24, 2011
Sydni Stout replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"Well, she was at the place we rent when we moved in last July. She was fully grown then so that's why I estimate her to be fairly old. Since we've had her, she has laid 2 eggs - one in July and the other in August I believe. The second wasn't fully…"
Mar 24, 2011
Rachel replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"When you say she hasn't been laying for awhile now, does that mean years, or since last fall when she molted/the days got shorter? How long have you had her/where did you get her? Have you seen anything else odd in her poop? Blood can be a sign of…"
Mar 24, 2011
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Sydni Stout's discussion Sick Hen in Micro Livestock
"Hi Sydni,
 
Some of the folks who currently have hens can probably offer more and better advice, but soaking her rear will be of some assistance.  Are you giving her enough grit?  Do you think she was/is getting enough water.  You may need to make a…"
Mar 24, 2011
Sydni Stout posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Hey everyone,I'm new here and am just looking for a little advice. My hen has been sick for about 2 days (that I've noticed). I think it may be constipation of some sort. She hasn't been laying for a while now and I'm guessing she's a few years old.…
Mar 24, 2011