Sick chicken!

[CJWomack]

So my RR is about 14 weeks old, is maybe half the size of everyone else who’s the same age, lethargic, keeps her head down, has these weird green/white poops. BUT she still eats and drinks, is pretty vocal, and has no weird discharge from her nose or vent. I’ve separated her from everyone else but would appreciate some advice

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

@Wyorp Rock
What are you feeding her?

 

[CJWomack]

A mix of laying mash and scratch that the rest of my girls are on. Those she has a cut up apple and some scrambled eggs that’s she’s munching on right now

 

[Debbie292d]

A mix of laying mash and scratch that the rest of my girls are on. Those she has a cut up apple and some scrambled eggs that’s she’s munching on right now

I would put them back on chick crumbles or an all-flock until they start laying eggs.

Can you check her vent and under wings for signs of mites or lice?

Worms could be another consideration but usually if one's got them, they all have them, and you wouldn't necessarily see them in the poop. Have they ever been wormed?

I was going to suggest try scrambled eggs, but you're already onto that. Some yogurt or probiotics might help the diarrhea, but it also could be caused from something else above.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

A mix of laying mash and scratch that the rest of my girls are on. Those she has a cut up apple and some scrambled eggs that’s she’s munching on right now

I wouldn't feed 14week old pullets laying mash. I'd stick with an All Flock/Flock Raiser or Chick Start that has low Calcium and high protein (18-22%).
If they are with the adults already, just feed the Adult the All Flock or Chick Starter, providing oyster shell free choice.




At that age, I'd treat for Coccidiosis and deworm.

Liquid Corid dose is 2tsp or Powdered Corid Dose is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.
Do not add any extra vitamins/electrolytes that contain B1(Thiamine) to food or water during the course of treatment.

To treat most worms that poultry can have except for Tapeworm you can use Safeguard (Fenbendazole) or Valbazen (Albendazole). Both are given orally by weight; they do not mix well with water.

Safeguard dose is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row.
---OR---
Valbazen dose is 0.08ml per pound of weight given orally once, then repeated in 10 days

Here's how to give oral medications:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[CJWomack]

I would put them back on chick crumbles or an all-flock until they start laying eggs.

Can you check her vent and under wings for signs of mites or lice?

Worms could be another consideration but usually if one's got them, they all have them, and you wouldn't necessarily see them in the poop. Have they ever been wormed?

I was going to suggest try scrambled eggs, but you're already onto that. Some yogurt or probiotics might help the diarrhea, but it also could be caused from something else above.

So half my flock is laying rn but I can offer the other food too. Nobody else is having this issue it’s just the 1 hen. I’ve checked her vent no signs of mites or other critters. And deworming is a good idea I’ll pick up some stuff for it later today

 

[CJWomack]

I wouldn't feed 14week old pullets laying mash. I'd stick with an All Flock/Flock Raiser or Chick Start that has low Calcium and high protein (18-22%).
If they are with the adults already, just feed the Adult the All Flock or Chick Starter, providing oyster shell free choice.




At that age, I'd treat for Coccidiosis and deworm.

Liquid Corid dose is 2tsp or Powdered Corid Dose is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.
Do not add any extra vitamins/electrolytes that contain B1(Thiamine) to food or water during the course of treatment.

To treat most worms that poultry can have except for Tapeworm you can use Safeguard (Fenbendazole) or Valbazen (Albendazole). Both are given orally by weight; they do not mix well with water.

Safeguard dose is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row.
---OR---
Valbazen dose is 0.08ml per pound of weight given orally once, then repeated in 10 days

Here's how to give oral medications:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

Is the goat version of safeguard safe for chickens with the adjusted dosage?

 

[Debbie292d]

So half my flock is laying rn but I can offer the other food too. Nobody else is having this issue it’s just the 1 hen. I’ve checked her vent no signs of mites or other critters. And deworming is a good idea I’ll pick up some stuff for it later today

I hope that does the trick and she gets better fast!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Is the goat version of safeguard safe for chickens with the adjusted dosage?

Yes, you can use Safeguard Liquid Goat dewormer or Equine Paste. Dosing is the same

To treat most worms that poultry can have except for Tapeworm you can use Safeguard (Fenbendazole) or Valbazen (Albendazole). Both are given orally by weight; they do not mix well with water.

Safeguard dose is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row.
---OR---
Valbazen dose is 0.08ml per pound of weight given orally once, then repeated in 10 days

Here's how to give oral medications:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/