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TOPIC: Odd Behavior

Odd Behavior 02 Jan 2014 05:11 #417

Opabee Opa OFFLINE Junior Member Posts: 21 Good Job(s): 3	I have a red star hen going through her first molt and she is acting a bit odd. She puts her head down and starts walking backwards in a straight line like she is pulling a string. She doesn't have anything on her beak and isn't shaking her head like she has something caught in her throat. She is eating normal and otherwise acts normal....any thoughts from the experienced chicken farmers??
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Odd Behavior 02 Jan 2014 11:55 #418

CDfromKY Wise Old Gardener OFFLINE Senior Member Posts: 67 Good Job(s): 18	I saw an example of this on YouTube. I think that was a red star also! My thought is you might want to check her for egg impaction. GENTLY is the word. Is she constipated? Does she have internal parasites? Just some thoughts to consider.
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Odd Behavior 02 Jan 2014 12:05 #421

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Opabee wrote:

I have a red star hen going through her first molt and she is acting a bit odd. She puts her head down and starts walking backwards in a straight line like she is pulling a string. She doesn't have anything on her beak and isn't shaking her head like she has something caught in her throat. She is eating normal and otherwise acts normal....any thoughts from the experienced chicken farmers??

Also, I'm wondering if this is the first molt you have been a part of. There are times where chickens can go through pretty bad malt and they definitely act totally depressed and mop around. My Rhode Island red almost seems like she is dying when she goes through them. Like she's really sick or something...

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Odd Behavior 02 Jan 2014 19:21 #438

AdminEric "Chickenman" or "Palletman" OFFLINE Expert Member Posts: 81 Good Job(s): 26	I would also check id she may be egg bound (gently, like CD said). Otherwise just keep an eye on her. Keep us posted.
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Odd Behavior 03 Jan 2014 00:21 #454

Opabee Opa OFFLINE Junior Member Posts: 21 Good Job(s): 3	I thought they didn't lay during the molting process? I will give her a gently check tomorrow morning. Thanks for the input.
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Odd Behavior 06 Jan 2014 05:37 #515

Opabee Opa OFFLINE Junior Member Posts: 21 Good Job(s): 3	I checked my hen very closely and found no issues with her egg duct or crop. I guess she was just showing off for me with a little dance. She lost all her neck feathers during the molt, but they are coming back strong now. This is my first year with chickens so I am learning a lot. Thanks for all the valuable input. Bee Friendly & Bee Blessed, Opa bee
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