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Why is my hen sick, not eating, losing weight, and has a full crop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My hen stayed away from other chickens. Can't eat lost weight. Foul smell from .outh and feels like her crow is full.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 21st, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like your hen is very sick and needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. This may be due to a gastrointestinal issue or infection for example, among many other possibilities. I highly recommend you consider having her evaluated as soon as possible so that therapy can be started right away. Best of luck!

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