Thread update - November 6th 2012
This is to let all those kind people out there who helped me and Rita during a really stressful time when she was so ill, what has happened since.I have to tell you that so far the story has a happy ending.
After my last post on here she really started to perk...
Last night I felt really hopeful because Rita was looking much healthier and eating and drinking well. She actually stood up and was looking around and chirping lots. Today I took her out onto the grass with the rest of the hens and they were really friendly as long as she stayed still! They...
I'll get selenium in the morning. What causes this? I don't recall any injury - she was normal, lively and laying eggs one day and then hunched up and miserable looking under a bush the next and things got worse from there.
Hi, I'm in Bournemouth, Dorset, nice to see some other Brits on here. You can ask anything and get really useful answers - everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. I just love talking to people on the other side of the pond!
It does sound really similar. Thanks for the pics and sorry about your lovely girl. I have been giving mine vit E but I'm not sure how much. I empty one 200iu capsule on top of her mash twice a day. Like you say it can't do any harm. Do you think I should drop it into her mouth to be sure it's...