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[jardog1820]

Great advice! Thanks I'm new to the chicken scene so everything helps. I'm at work now but will stop at the feed store on the way home. There is no broken skin and really no disfigurement that I can tell. That's what making me think/fear it's her back or hip. She has been picked by a couple hens but my Roo has been protecting her from the hens. I will separate her as soon I get home. Thanks!

PS didn't get any replies from the injured/sick thread. Good thing I can count on my Colorado peeps!

 

[wsmith]

Great advice! Thanks I'm new to the chicken scene so everything helps. I'm at work now but will stop at the feed store on the way home. There is no broken skin and really no disfigurement that I can tell. That's what making me think/fear it's her back or hip. She has been picked by a couple hens but my Roo has been protecting her from the hens. I will separate her as soon I get home. Thanks!

PS didn't get any replies from the injured/sick thread. Good thing I can count on my Colorado peeps!

No broken skin, but trouble walking = broken bones, muscle injury or at least internal bruising. Segregate her and assure that she has food and water close by. Don't make it too easy to get, you still want her to get up and move if she can. Chickens have a great survival instinct. Again, after about a week if she hasn't improved, look at your options.

 

[jardog1820]

Will do Thanks!

correction while I was replying I did get a response in the sick and injuried thread

 

[pichuris]

Hi Pichuris, Give all your chicks a little yogurt. It will help as a probiotic, has nutritional value and as they grow is a great treat. I mix yogurt with their crumbles for the first few days to get them started.

I tried this and they all perked up. I'm so greatful for everyones help.
Wsmith I put the vitamin/electrolyte powder in their water. The name escapes me now.

I have lost a total of 5 now and everyone is looking great this morning. Not sure what my opinion is on hatcheries but I will blame it mostly on USPS. I've alway got my chicks locally not from hatcheries per se. The lady I use to get my chicks from is no longer in the business so that's why I tried the hatchery route. Hopefully I can turn to fellow BYC for my chickies now.

Jardog, so sorry to hear about your little one. I'm just glad there is some hope for her. Been there unfortunately so I feel your pain.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Lots of good advice here.

 

[pichuris]

Lots of good advice here.

Heck yah!

 

[dennarahl]

No broken skin, but trouble walking = broken bones, muscle injury or at least internal bruising. Segregate her and assure that she has food and water close by. Don't make it too easy to get, you still want her to get up and move if she can. Chickens have a great survival instinct. Again, after about a week if she hasn't improved, look at your options.

I completely agree with this. At a week she should show some signs of improvement or decline.

We had a girl hang herself upside down by the foot with a string. We didn't know if she was broken, bruised or what but she's still with us. It took about a week for her to be willing to hobble along, and about 3 weeks to hobble well enough to go back with the flock. She limped for a couple months, and now (about 4 months out) you can see it if you're really looking for it but otherwise she's a normal earring eating (idiot) chicken. She was about a month delayed in egg laying compared to her hatch date siblings. Because of her injury and spending so much time inside with us, she is very tame. She just went on her first show and tell field trip to the preschool today and did great.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Ok, not the best pics but DH did his best. Now, how many of you fine folks think I gotta roo?

Littles are three weeks old.

 

[gardendufus]

Sorry chick, I am absolutely no help with chick questions.

So as of today I now have 4 pullets laying. My 20 week old GLW jumped right in front of the 22 WO Welsummers (who I still believe are deliberately squeezing their legs together) and laid her first about 2 this afternoon. She gave the longest and loudest egg song (about 10 minutes worth, she was so proud). BUT, I went out about 5 and coincidentally she is now wheezing. In fact every sound she makes is distorted. Sounds kind of like what I think a loud quail would sound like. Guess I'll be out tomorrow looking for meds. I knew I should buy some in advance, just kept putting it off.

Now if only my Wellies would start laying.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

gardendufus- It's ok, mostly reherical. The chick in front has next to nothing for a comb and the sibling behind it has about four mm of height with pink tones already. That's all I was meaning to point out. I just thought it was funny that it's evedent already.