9wk old glw bantam is weak, unstable, and feels light

[haleyluna]

my girls were all ok this morning, but when i went out to feed after getting home from work just now, my banty wyandotte hen (9wks) was walking slow and wobbly. i went to pet her and she fell over. when i picked her up, she felt very light, not my usual fat lil butterball. she ate and drank fine, and i brought her in anyway, where she's still eating and drinking. anyone have an idea what could be wrong with her? i can't seem to find anything injury wise.

 

[haleyluna]

her wings are dropped, too.

 

[justusnak]

check her bum.....is she stopped up? Has she pooed?? Whats that look like?

 

[SpottedCrow]

I'd do a faecal and have it checked for worms too.

 

[haleyluna]

poop looks fine to me. she's even skinnier feeling today, even though she's been eating. can i just have a normal vet do a fecal?

 

[justusnak]

Yes, any vet can do a fecal. Sounds like you better hurry and get that done. If she is still loseing weight. Also, there may be a chance all of the chickens have worms, in which case you will need to medicate them all. Good luck, and let us know what the vet says.