- Apr 18, 2014
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I am a brand new chicken mama and would love some feedback. I just woke up to my little 6 chick flock's loud chirps. When I went to check on them, they were trying to fly out of the galvanized trough I am raising them in (thankfully there was chicken wire over the top). One little lady was underneath one of the perches inside, like she was hiding. I noticed her eyes were closed, and when I went to pick her up and separate her from the rest of the flock, I knew she was sick. She would flap her wings wildly, her eyes wouldn't open, and her neck was very loose and floppy. I didn't see any marks that would indicate injury, so I am assuming it is an illness. I moved her to a separate bed and tried to force some water on her, but I finally had to walk out. I couldn't watch her struggle.
As I said, I am a brand new chicken mama, so if anyone has any idea as to what might be wrong, I would gladly hear your thoughts. I am pretty certain she is not going to make it, and I am concerned for the rest of the flock, although they seem fine so far. I am trying my best to raise organic chickens without antibiotics or any unnecessary meds, so if anyone has suggestions for natural remedies, that would be very helpful as well. Thank you in advance for your help!
As I said, I am a brand new chicken mama, so if anyone has any idea as to what might be wrong, I would gladly hear your thoughts. I am pretty certain she is not going to make it, and I am concerned for the rest of the flock, although they seem fine so far. I am trying my best to raise organic chickens without antibiotics or any unnecessary meds, so if anyone has suggestions for natural remedies, that would be very helpful as well. Thank you in advance for your help!