I was so afraid of this, and honestly I'm kind of terrified to try and tube feed her. I have no problem trying it, but I don't know that it will help, and I definitely can't do it alone, but I'm afraid if I wait until tomorrow it may be too late? I know she has some nutrients, though not nearly...
Hmm, well I have never tube fed any of them before. She is swallowing on her own when it put it in her mouth though, so I hope thats a plus. The last time she laid was Monday.
Thanks! Yes, I have been giving her syringes of water, a few every couple hours. She seems to swallow it ok (PS did you know Chickens had tongues? I didn't until I had to open her mouth and give her water lol)
She started laying about a month ago. I probably typed that incorrectly, they have...
I honestly have not experienced them molting yet. I sincerely hope thats what it is, but with her comb turning white, and her random nodding of her head, I don't know for sure.
I have 6 chickens, right at about 6 months old. They have never had any health problems until recently. I have one girl specifically that I am so worried is on her last leg. Little bit about her---she is a white leghorn, 6 mo old. On a layer feed diet with oyster shells and grit mixed in. They...