Chicken Doctor Wanted

Help! I am the proud owner of 2 hens-a Rhode Island Red and a Plymouth Rock
hen. I have had them for about 4 months now. I must be doing ok with them as
they seem quite content. Yesterday, I noticed my Rhode Island Red is not acting
herself. She spent most of the day on her nesting box and when I went in to the
coop to remove her to see if she was ok, she stood for a minute, POOFED out her
feathers really big, made a few noises, and returned to the nesting box. She
spent all night in her nesting box. She didn't eat much yesterday and when I
watched her drink some water, she spit it right back out. Today, she was laying
in the dirt, feathers still very POOFY, still making noises. She ate some
snacks I took out today but still does not seem herself. I am afraid she is
sick and I am going to lose her. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong
with her? I am worried about her. The other hen is fine, no problems. I think
she is getting a little lonely though because her friend isn't spending any
time with her. Will someone please help!!!?








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