Cocci: RIP little Puff

[Squishypuff]

Thanks for the encouragement. There have been many moments of being a second from putting the poor thing down then having doubts... I'm glad we both hung in there, at least thus far. I've had her on a towel with a heat pad underneath, but she started to pant so I took it out. Our house is a bit chilly at 65* so I'm keeping an eye on her as far as keeping warm. I gave her another feed of starter, milk powder, yogurt and a squirt of medicated water from the waterer and fed until her crop felt full. She snuggles back into her crate afterwards and sleeps with her head under her wing. It's so cute. I'm a bit worried that I may cause issues with the syringing food/water into her- I am going very slowly and she is not choking or anything, but a couple times today she would bring a few drops back up when I put her into the box again. I'm being as slow and easy as I can, but i do worry about aspiration pneumonia. But she won't eat or drink on her own, so what choice is there? She needs the feeds and water to keep fighting and give the meds a chance to work. She has not had anymore blood in her poo, just watery green/white.

I have the others out in the pen in the carport, there is one with blood in the poo but all continue to be energetic, happy little chickies. They're eating and drinking well so I'll keep watching.

I appreciate the encouragement, I felt very alone when I first started trying to help her. Having people to talk about it with really helps. My husband is sick and tired of hearing about it. He is not, however, complaining about her being in the house! that's got to be a good sign.

 

[ParadiseChickens]

Best of luck to you. I just went thru this with my smallest 4 month old chick. I felt all you describe. It went on for 2 weeks and she just wasnt getting any better so we made a hard decision this past Tuesday. I dont know if mine had cocci or Mareks disease. I sure do miss her and sincerely hope yours makes it. My remaining 4 seem to be doing ok even with the 105 degree heat here in Texas.

 

[earthmama24]

Please see my post:

http://earthmama24.blogspot.com/2011/03/natural-treatment-of-infectious-coryza.html

This will help with cocci as well as just about any other chicken disease. The nice thing about natural remedies is that they are affordable, come in manageable sizes and can be used by humans and animals alike so you don't have to worry about having what you need on hand. I have yet to encounter an emergency I couldn't handle with my arsenal of herbs, essential oils and natural remedies. And we're talking about kids, goats, chickens, dogs and cats here.

I hope she gets well soon!

 

[rebel-rousing-at-night]

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[Squishypuff]

She isn't doing so well at the moment. I gave her some food and some water, and then snuggled her up in a towel to warm her up a little bit... She lies there with her beak opening and closing every few seconds... Not sure what that is. She's just slumped down in her crate, not much life to her. But her eyes are still opening, which is better than last night was. So I guess we'll see if she is still around in the morning. I really hope she makes it.

 

[chickenfeverforever]

I hate to tell you this.....But the opening and closing of the beak every few mins is what I see when one is about to pass away :-(

 

[Squishypuff]

That's kind of what I was thinking. I'm going to bundle her up warm and let her be. There isn't anything left to do at this point, besides wait and see. I think she'll be happier being left alone if this is the end.

 

[chickenfeverforever]

I have 2 buff Orps that are simply refuses to get better myself. I am feeding them the mash with a large syringe and hoping it will encourage them to eat. They are also now on Sulmet so I am hoping for them to recover soon. Well, I hope.

 

[mljohnson05]

I am really sorry to hear( but it may be her last moments)...at least you did everything you could to help her in a time of need

God Bless both of you !

 

[Mama D]

You gave it a heck of a shot.
This is a learning experience for all of in some form or fashion. Just an adorable little girl, too. She's lucky to have you and its probably right to assume you feel lucky to have such a great little friend. My heart go out to you.