Old Hen Not Eating

[Anonymous]

My hen Treacle is old for a hybrid hen now, and she is drinking a lot, but eating nothing. I put some bread crusts out for them, but she looked disinterested (she usually goes INSANE when I do that), and her comb is a little floppy. I'm worried her time may be soon :,(

 

[podstable]

Hi-maybe she is just getting old but worth considering---worming? mites/lice? any signs of respiratory infection. Its worth trying isolate somewhere warm (in the house?) often just a bit of TLC will perk them up.I know it sounds DAFT but--worth trying adding a little Ribena to her water ,they love it ,so helps prevent dehydration , it also helps correct electrolyte balance -- Hope shes ok . Ros

 

[dorinda]

I've got an old Fav girl whi is more than feeling her age at the mo .. she's 7.. not eating, and not drinking much either, she's got a warm house of her own - but sadly she is going to die sooner rather than later - ptobably taking her away from her friends hasn't helped her either - she prefered having company.. she just sits with her head under her wing - other than being old she is in rude health... sad