Hello. I mostly lurk on this group but now I have a question. We got a bantam hen about 6 weeks ago and added it to our small flock of large hens. She was doing fine but yesterday I noticed she was acting slow and more quiet than usual. This morning she seems more so. She wasn't eating and would just stand still and sometimes close her eyes. I took her outside her pen to a stand of clover and she pecked a little and walked around but that was it.
Upon examining her I noticed she had some poop stuck to her bottom so I took her inside and cleaned her off carefully with warm water. Then I put her in a dog crate with food and water to keep her quiet and away from the other hens.
I have heard that once a bird looks sick it's too late to do anything. My children and I love this sweet hen and hope there is something that can be done. Is it too late?
Thank you for your help.
Paula
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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