Dizzy Hen(Altitude Sickness).

[MysteryChicken]

How do I turn the 450 IU Soft Gel Capsule to 400 IU? Or is it safe at this higher level?

I also got the Gingko Biloba to help with the dizziness as well.

 

[MysteryChicken]

She's not as dizzy anymore, but may still need a small dose of the Vitamin E.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm glad she's doing little better.

You've been traveling with them correct?
Temperature changes as well as altitude?

I'd try to keep her somewhat warm if possible. Around 65-70 would be good.

For the Vitamin E, 450mg is 1000IU so you I would aim for half which would be +/- 500IU.

I would take a "known" like 1tsp coconut oil, canned cat food, liverwurst, yogurt, etc.
Prick the gel cap and squeeze the contents (sticky oil) into the known (1tsp) of your choice. Mix well. Then give 1/2 of your mixture today, then the other 1/2 tomorrow, repeat daily as needed.
Make sense?

If not, then I'd give the whole tablet once every other day. I think short term the 1000UI wouldn't be too bad, some double up on the 400UI for several days at the beginning of treatment, but I would not give for more than 10 days in a row at the 1000IU. Or that's my opinion of what I would do.

Altitude Sickness. Does she have any fluid (Ascites)? If so, do you have any Aloe Detox? @coach723 uses that to help with Ascites. I saw on Poultry DVM there are a few herbs that may help as well.
https://poultrydvm.com/herbs.php

@LaFleche may also have some thoughts on how to address symptoms more naturally too.

 

[LaFleche]

Check her ears for gunk, parasites or infection which can cause her problems with adjusting to the travelling situation.

Having the chickens in separate crates or cages while driving would be safer than having them jumping allover the trailer.

In case she has fluid build up you can give nettle tea instead of water.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Check her ears for gunk, parasites or infection which can cause her problems with adjusting to the travelling situation.

Having the chickens in separate crates or cages while driving would be safer than having them jumping allover the trailer.

In case she has fluid build up you can give nettle tea instead of water.

They traveled in cages.
She's all clear, I've looked her over when I noticed her stumbling.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'm glad she's doing little better.

You've been traveling with them correct?
Temperature changes as well as altitude?

I'd try to keep her somewhat warm if possible. Around 65-70 would be good.

For the Vitamin E, 450mg is 1000IU so you I would aim for half which would be +/- 500IU.

I would take a "known" like 1tsp coconut oil, canned cat food, liverwurst, yogurt, etc.
Prick the gel cap and squeeze the contents (sticky oil) into the known (1tsp) of your choice. Mix well. Then give 1/2 of your mixture today, then the other 1/2 tomorrow, repeat daily as needed.
Make sense?

If not, then I'd give the whole tablet once every other day. I think short term the 1000UI wouldn't be too bad, some double up on the 400UI for several days at the beginning of treatment, but I would not give for more than 10 days in a row at the 1000IU. Or that's my opinion of what I would do.

Altitude Sickness. Does she have any fluid (Ascites)? If so, do you have any Aloe Detox? @coach723 uses that to help with Ascites. I saw on Poultry DVM there are a few herbs that may help as well.
https://poultrydvm.com/herbs.php

@LaFleche may also have some thoughts on how to address symptoms more naturally too.

She doesn't have Ascites, abdomen is normal. Just the dizziness. She flies up fine, but walking like she can't keep herself from falling over. That was mainly yesterday. She's less clumsy today walking better now.

 

[LaFleche]

Do they travel head facing forward or backwards?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Do they travel head facing forward or backwards?

They have enough space to move around, & get food.

We're finally in Maine at our Aunt's house.

 

[LaFleche]

They have enough space to move around, & get food.

We're finally in Maine at our Aunt's house.

Glad you made it safely.

She should recover in a few days if her dizzyness was caused by the travelling motion.

Let us know how she gets along.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

They have enough space to move around, & get food.

We're finally in Maine at our Aunt's house.

Glad you made it.

Hopefully she will be o.k. in a day or two, I'm sure it was stressful traveling for so long (for you and them).

Keep us posted on how she's doing.