cuckoo maran and EE sexing

[chickydoos]

I just hope I can cure her of the cold the other one does not seem to have it like she does I have them both on VetRX, electrolites and probiotics. And both are quarantined in a separate pin from my other girls.

 

[chickydoos]

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have never had a sick hen or chick before. I am a little worried as I have read many horror stories about chickens with colds.. What should I be doing and what should I be looking for?

 

[popsicle]

Be on the lookout for bubbles coming from her eyes, if you see that I think you will want to research Choryza. It's treatable, especially if caught early--which sounds like you did (whatever it is). The cuckoo might be a carrier but with a tolerance/immunity. Regardless, good job on keeping them quarantined--sometimes the stress of moving makes these things flare up.

I think the fact that the lady had Marans, and sold you an EE with feathered shanks is a good sign that she might be an Olive Egger--but you probably won't know until she lays.

 

[chickydoos]

I just hope i can cure her with what im using. So one day i can see what color egg she will lay... When i brought her home the first day and looked her over, thats when i noticed a clear small amount of liquid dripping from her nose. And i noticed her eyes and she sneezes every once in a while. Ive had them on the vetrx and probiotics and electrolites for the past two days. And when i came home today her nose was dry. But her eyes still looked a little crazy. Hoping they will get better as well. I just cant believe someone would sell sick pullets. But im new and didnt look them over before buying. Beginners mistake... I just hope eventually i can put them in with my other girls. And hope it wont be too long. How long should it take for them to get better?

 

[chickydoos]

Here is a closer pic of her eye...

 

[popsicle]

There is a chance that the birds weren't showing signs of illness when she sold them. It can be fairly common.

I would recommend starting a thread in the "Emergencies/diseases/injuries" section--include the photos. I'm sure people there can help much better.

 

[chickydoos]

Ok thank you!