Drumbeater
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One of my chickens is looking under the weather. I noticed it first last night when I went out to give them their evening corn ration. She was standing still, with her head tucked down. Her comb and wattles are very dull and dark red. Her eyes look fine, the nictating membrane is normal. She will walk away when I to towards her; she doesn't appear to have any mobility problems. She has no discharge from her nostrils, and she is not panting at all. I've given her a check over and there doesn't seem to be any infestation of parasites; I treat the hen house regularly with an anti mite spray.
She is an ex-battery hen, and I've had her for approximately 6 months. She is kept with 9 other ex-battery hens, and 6 cross breeds which I have raised from chicks.
Has anyone any ideas about what might be the matter?
She is an ex-battery hen, and I've had her for approximately 6 months. She is kept with 9 other ex-battery hens, and 6 cross breeds which I have raised from chicks.
Has anyone any ideas about what might be the matter?