The last time I had to dose individually, I would wrap the hen in a towel and sit with her between my legs. My legs controlled her moving while I had 2 free hands to open the beak and squirt. Still not ideal, but it worked for me.
I really appreciate the kind words. I'm driving the wife crazy and I'm thinking I'm going crazy. I'm 0 for 2 with rehabs on 2 birds I took in. Granted I knew nothing the first time and not much the second time.
Damn, just realized there was a follow up dose. I was going to ask if it's possible that I would have to redose, and got my answer. Still having the weird diarrhea with some improvement in motion and lethargy. She eats like a monster and I figured it's because the other girls bully her. Redoing...
So if I wanted to treat 4 hens approx 5 lbs (silver laced and blue laced red Wyandottes), what would be the calculation for 2 qts of water? I'm great at math but didn't do well with chemistry and conversions, lol.
I treated my girls with the amprolium and still nothing. I just started another week long dose yesterday. The one that bullies her the most has the same poop on and off, but is healthy, other than being a spaz
Chickens are pets if you care this much. Most people that just want eggs or meat will cull the sick chickens so it doesn't spread. I believe the concrete poop is indictive of a disease. I want to say cocciodiosis, but don't quote me. Have you tried a cycle of amprolium (Corid). I got mine from...
Sorry, not sure if this is the place to post. I had a bad experience when I took my girl to Pieper in Middletown. Was told that I would probably have to put her down if she didn't get better soon, and she's still kicking 3 years later. Granted, every year since she's had the lame leg problem...
At least she has some comfort in a friend even though she is sick. My girl is getting beat on by all because she is sickly. Good luck and sounds like you gave her a good life!
I'm sorry this must be heartbreaking. One of my girls is sick with Coccidiosis and it's killing me. Good luck, and remember you gave her a good life whatever happens
Sorry, not sure if this had been discussed. Looking for someone that has used this product with success and have mixing information. I want to make small batches so I can monitor how much water they are drinking. Thank you
I believe that is something else that I cant think of the name. The pink mass has a name. Sorry I cant remember the names. This is bad and needs to be taken care of now. The mass is uterine lining I believe
So based on the article below Coccidiosis-weak legs, pretty sure this is it. The timelines match perfectly. Lame leg can't stand, then can a week or so later. Then drunk walks a little and has trouble lifting the leg. The leg stays like this for a month or so. Good days and bad days.
Good article. Problem is that she doesn't have good mobility so she can't fight or get away. She just hides the best she can and takes it. Being away for so long reset everything and she can't defend herself with the change. Not sure if she ever will be able to again if she can't move
Trouble walking. Thought maybe injured when the roost fell. Vet did xrays and negative. Possible issues with crop. Seems to be enlarged and drooping. Plus she seems to lean against things to support her crop. Pale like winter time. Poop is wet and sometimes yellowish. Sometimes looks like...