Broken Toes, Panting

[chris_p]

I purchased three Rhode Island Red pullets. One of them broke two of its toe two days ago. We put a small splint on it and separated it from the other two. Today, I checked on it, and it's panting and has puffed out its feathers. She is eating, but I have not seen her drink. She has fresh food and water.

I imagine the panting may be related to fever. Is there an anti-inflammatory I can give her, or should I just sit tight and see what happens?

 

[Barnyard]

I am pretty sure you can give her baby asprin. I am not 100% sure what the dosage is but I think it is 5 tablet's to a gallon of water. Hopefully someone else will come along and verify that or you could do a search on it. Good luck!!



edited to say: I did a search and the dosage I gave you is right.....just crush the tablet's up first so they will dissolve better.

 

[chickenlady]

When you separated her, did you put her indoors or where it may be too warm for her?

 

[chris_p]

I have not changed the temperature. She's in a cage right above her sisters. The temperature is at a steady 75 degrees F.