Bluebellhoney
Chirping
- Oct 12, 2020
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I bought some checks from a local farm auction on Sunday. Against my better judgement really, they were 10 of them all varying sizes some of them still not feathered yet They weren’t selling and I just couldn’t leave them there!
Anyway I’ve brought them home and obviously kept them separate from everyone. I noticed two days ago that one was a little quieter than the others and have been watching her closely She didn’t seem to be eating and drinking as much as the others. This morning when I went out them she was lying on her side in the corner. I’m not sure if she couldn’t get up but I initially thought she was dead I picked her up and she was panting and had her eyes closed. I’ve taken her out and put her in a box in our bathroom so it’s nice and quiet and dark. I also manage to syringe a few mils of water into her mouth. She is standing up and chipping but every so often dripping her head and closing her eyes.
What can I give her? I have antibiotics here and vitamins. I’ve seen her eating a little Of the chick crumb but I’m wondering if I can syringe something into her mouth that will give her some strength in case that’s what it is? I very much doubt they’ve had vaccinations, the others all seem healthy so far. I know it’s unlikely I can say such a little one, but I have to try!
By the wayWe don’t have a vet here who knows anything about poultry.
Anyway I’ve brought them home and obviously kept them separate from everyone. I noticed two days ago that one was a little quieter than the others and have been watching her closely She didn’t seem to be eating and drinking as much as the others. This morning when I went out them she was lying on her side in the corner. I’m not sure if she couldn’t get up but I initially thought she was dead I picked her up and she was panting and had her eyes closed. I’ve taken her out and put her in a box in our bathroom so it’s nice and quiet and dark. I also manage to syringe a few mils of water into her mouth. She is standing up and chipping but every so often dripping her head and closing her eyes.
What can I give her? I have antibiotics here and vitamins. I’ve seen her eating a little Of the chick crumb but I’m wondering if I can syringe something into her mouth that will give her some strength in case that’s what it is? I very much doubt they’ve had vaccinations, the others all seem healthy so far. I know it’s unlikely I can say such a little one, but I have to try!
By the wayWe don’t have a vet here who knows anything about poultry.