Concerned About My Hen's HealthLethargic, Loss of Appetite, and Pale Comb

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FluffyFeatherFiend
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Re: Concerned About My Hen's HealthLethargic, Loss of Appetite, and Pale Comb

Post by FluffyFeatherFiend »

Sometimes a cold environment can stress out hens and make them lethargic. If it's been very cold where you are, I'd try giving her a warmer environment to see if it helps. It's also possible she's having trouble with molting or just stressed from the season change.
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Re: Concerned About My Hen's HealthLethargic, Loss of Appetite, and Pale Comb

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It sounds like she might be dealing with something like Marek's Disease or possibly a crop issue. A full crop should not stay empty, so I'd definitely take a look at that. If she's still drinking, that's a good sign, but it might be worth checking for any other symptoms like swelling or respiratory issues.
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