Sick hen please help

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Meet Tidbit, a beloved hen who has been a cherished member of the family for nearly two years. After the loss of her dear companion, Dr. P, Tidbit stepped up to care for the flock, showcasing her nurturing spirit. However, today, she seems to be in distress, moving slowly and showing little interest in food or water. With wet stool around her vent and a squinty eye, her owner is deeply concerned. Tidbit has been resting comfortably in a milk crate, receiving gentle care and hydration through a dropper, but there’s been no sign of improvement. This heartfelt plea seeks advice from fellow chicken enthusiasts who may have faced similar challenges, hoping to restore Tidbit’s health and happiness.

This is my hen Tidbit we’re very connected to her we’ve had her for almost 2 years now and she’s my last hen who was connected to my forever rooster DR. P who sadly disappeared in December. Dr. P was more of a pet to me than anything else and we had a very very very special bond… Tidbit had kind of stepped up and takes care of the flock since he passed… out of nowhere this morning, tidbit seemed extremely off, walking around slowly , but not going very far and moving pretty slow… she also let me handle her very easy. wet stool all over her vent .. one of her eyes is pretty squinty and not much interest in food or water. I have her resting in a milk crate and I’ve been sitting with her for hours. I’ve been using a water dropper to get some fluids in her, but I’m very very concerned because I haven’t seen much improvement over the course of the day. Does anyone have any advice or experience with something like this????

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