Ruby is doing MUCH better . I gave her Diatomaceous earth mixed with water last night and today she is her perky self(only a tiny bit lethargic) and she passed a normal poop . I can't take pictures right now because I am going on an errand . Yes, it is chick starter:D I already gave her...
I occasionally give them handfuls of chicken feed and I frequently feed safe kitchen scraps both of wich she ate before this(I didnt think this would be important since her main diet is "free ranging" bugs,grasses ect)............my mom said I should just try Diatomaceous earth for a little...
*groans* Is there a cheaper and still effective alternative? I'm not exactly the richest person and thease birds are already pushing my budget.....*sigh*....but.....I'd do nearly anything to save her.......so if that's all that works.....
1: No
2: About a week (I got her from our neighbor and she told me to just put her with my silkie, they got along fine but if this was not the correct action plz tell me so I'll know next time! I am very new to chickens!)
3: Added to existing flock
4: Ok
5: No
6: No
I don't know if this...
Should I use a heat lamp? The house doesn't have any rooms that warm . Or I could bring the carrier outside? It's about 80 out there.
Edit: I have her outside now in carrier
Name: Ruby
Age: 9 weeks
Food: Free Range
Behevioir: Laying down with eyes closed and occasionally jerks like she's trying to throw up . Sometimes(very rarely) perks up to eat a little(I have her in a carrier with some chicken food)
Appearance/Crop: Lower eyelids are slightly bloody on the...