Oh wow. Would be risky to experiment with the medication then. Think I'll read some more before buying anything. May try to see if I can find an avian vet.
Thanks for all the facts.
Thanks for the possible "reality check". Hopefully I'll have better luck, but I will bear what you've said in mind so I won't get a shocker if things turn out worse. I'll try checking on some antibiotics to see if it may improve or correct a possible peritonitis problem. Hopefully taking infront...
Thank you so much for your comprehensive response. It is very helpful. I've read the article; very informative. Without even knowing it, yesterday, I was massaging her crop & now I know why liquid came out her beak, which clearly was the desired result.
This morning she already seems improved...
My Rhode Island Red, Mumfie, is now 2 3/4yrs old. We live in a tropical island, Trinidad. Today I noticed she was very lethargic, not eating & hardly moving around. She basically stayed in the same place for practically the whole day. This morning I gave her a warm Epsom salts soak for 15mins...
Thanks for your response & suggestions.
It's always hot in the Caribbean where I'm from. We have 2 Seasons...Wet & Dry. We're now entering the wet season, so as a result it's a bit cooler now.
I do provide oyster shells (separately)which I'm not sure if they ever eat...they don't seem to like...
Sure it does. They are pets with a purpose. I looked forward to the 2 eggs almost daily. Now there's nothing. Back to buying eggs.
Still love them though & waiting to see if they'll resume.
They'll always be my pets.
Thank you so very much.
He seems to be improving every day.
No visible signs of what you described I have not checked inside his beak yet because I have no one to help me to do this and he will not sit still for that . However since he seems more energetic and has none of the other signs...
This is soooo helpful. I'm really pleased that I joined this group.
I have one rooster and two hens and have always wondered what I should do in terms of feed because I just buy the laying feed.
I will now inquire from the feed shops if they sell what you talk about.
I have not noticed if...
Appreciate the response & advice.
I'm really learning a lot from this group.
When I give them treats I don't mix the treats with their feed it's just little snacks in between which consists sometimes of oats mixed with Granola & sometimes a little cracked corn. They love rice treats too &...
Thank you for all your advise.
I will keep you posted.
Also I've been putting a few drops of molasses in his water.
One of our Caribbean remedies to fix everything. LOL