Sick Orpington pullet

[daveminty87]

Hey there. Im new to this forum but not too new to keeping chickens. My name is Dave and am in New Zealand. I have been using BYC for some time but have never been a member. I was hoping I could get a little assistance.

I have 6 girls in total but 3 are free ranging Cochin hens which I have had for not far off a year and the other 3 are Orpington pullets of around 3months of age. Only got them yesterday.

The new Orpies are currently isolated from the free rangers in an old coop and run. This morning I went to check on the new additions to find two very alert ones and one that was very lethargic and more or less sleeping. I have monitered her for the morning with no change.

I have since removed her from the other two and isolated her in a cat carrier. All 3 are and were on medicated feed.

She wont eat or drink un-assisted and is weak on her legs, just wants to sleep and sits there shivering and breathing a little heavy. She hasnt pooped so cant comment on that. I have since given her some Coxiprol with water and fed her with yoghurt.

The breeder is vary cautious and even made us santize out boots etc before entering the property. She seemed find on the morning of pickup too.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Dave

 

[AustralorpsAU]

Hi. Its probably best to post in the Emergency / Diseases / Injuries and Cures Section or on this thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
Good luck

 

[drumstick diva]

Very nice to meet you Dave. You may want to ask the seller for suggestions on treatment. Moving is very stressful to chickens but, I don't think it would effect her in the ways you mention.

Please if you post on the ER thread don't go offline. Once you are offline there is no way to reach you with advice/ treatment etc. Please do give them detailed description and if possible a photo of her, showing her condition. Hope someone will be able to help her.

 

[AustralorpsAU]

Oh yeah forgot to say Welcome to BYC

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Dave, and ! Pleased to have you in our community! Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC, Dave - you have some great advice and links already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello Dave, and welcome to Backyard chickens! I saw that your pullet passed, I am so sorry. . If any more seem to be coming down with it, I would contact the breeder.

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.