2 hens dead, runny poop

[LoveMyChickenBabies]

We are all hoping Pidgeon will be okay! Keep us updated on how she does!

 

[Kiki]

I got the liquid and gave the first dose by dropper per instructions to all that I could catch and hold. Husband should be home soon to help with the rest.

I also switched to the treated water per instructions. I'm heartsick over my poor columbian Wyndotte "Pigeon". She looks terrible, completely lethargic. i think I'm going to lose her.

Can you try to offer her water.
Can you get her to drink?

 

[Cathrine]

I got a little medicated water into her, but she is struggling so much. I don't want her to use all her energy fighting with me. She has always hated being picked up.

 

[coach723]

You can try just dipping her beak and see if she'll drink that way. A bit of fight is not a bad thing, she hasn't given up.

 

[Cathrine]

Do you know when I might start seeing an effect? to know whether its working? In a few days?
Sorry to be such a pest, I'm just so upset. I should have been more observant.

 

[LoveMyChickenBabies]

It's okay we have all been worried like you have. It will be about a week until you start noticing improvement.

 

[coach723]

It depends on the coccidia load, the strain, and how much damage has been done to the digestive tract. I usually see some improvement in 24 to 48 hours, but it can take longer for them to look really good. Don't beat yourself up, coccidiosis can sneak up on you, and you've done everything possible to save your birds. We all have our fingers crossed for you.

 

[Cathrine]

Thanks so much for the hand holding

 

[LoveMyChickenBabies]

We all need it sometimes.

 

[Kiki]

Give her 3 undiluted drops of Corid first thing in the morning.
Try to encourage her to drink the Corid water mixture too. It will only help if she acts drinks it.
You should see improvement by tomorrow.