Frost bite?

[JMotuzick]

So I was feeling lazy and didn’t go out till about a half hour ago. Over night around 0f the girls seamed good last night. This one hen has been low bird in the pecking order for a while now, she has been sleeping alone on the floor in I pile of deep shavings. I haven’t thought much of it. Most days she just kinda stays in her little “nest” but I that spot may change a couple times a day. This morning when I went out she moved around and appears to have a frozen foot!?! She is in the 50f garage with me now, her right foot is stuck in the open piosition left seams very cold to the touch. What realy bothers me is about a month ago a lost a silkie rooster to something similar. Not sure if I should warm her up in another way? She also seams to be asleep eyes closed unless I disturb her. I left some BOSS in front of her no response. For now she is in the pet taxi in the garage with just water.... thoughts? I also noted some frostbite on the tips of combs of her and a couple of the other hens. Nothing to Big though. Should I put a heat lamp in there today/tonight? Calling for -10f coldest day in a few years here.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

She needs about 75-80F till you know she is better. There is likely another illness involved. It isn't normal for a healthy bird to stay hunkered down on the floor of the coop most of the day.
I assume you didn't have the rooster necropsied. The next time you lose a bird send it to your state lab so you'll know what it died of and how to address the situation for the rest of your flock.
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory University of Connecticut, Unit 3089 61 North Eagleville Road Storrs, Connecticut 06269‐3089 Phone: 860‐486‐373

 

[JMotuzick]

No, I just put him in the compost pile, I doubt he lasted long there either...

We don’t have a spot that warm! If I put her I my work shop near the wood stove it’s about that but only when I’m here the fire goes out every night. We have dogs and I’m sure that would cause a issue with them if she was inside. Maybe I’ll put her in the laundry room where it’s in the 60’s.

If she doesn’t make the weekend, how should I preserve her till the lab opens?

I figured she was cold and just hunkered down the last few days?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Are her eyes closed? She really looks sick to me.
Healthy birds can handle your temps. But sick birds need the warmth as part of their therapy.
Most of those labs have a 24 hour line. I've dropped birds off at 1 AM on a Saturday night.
If you call them, they may send you an overnight FedEx label.
Just keep the bird cool after it dies. Refrigeration is best.

 

[JMotuzick]

Yeah she has been keeping her eyes closed unless someone disturbs her, I noticed that a couple days ago. I guess I’ve got a lot to learn about behavior and things to look for!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

A chicken that doesn't move around during the day and keeps its eyes closed is a sick bird. They should be vigorous and active.
@casportpony

 

[casportpony]

A chicken that doesn't move around during the day and keeps its eyes closed is a sick bird. They should be vigorous and active.
@casportpony

I agree. The bird shown in the picture above looks very close to death. She needs to be in a room or cage that's at least 80 degrees f. Once warmed, she needs fluids.

 

[JMotuzick]

Just moved her into the furnace room. She seams better after a couple hours in the 50f garage with The doors closed I’m guessing the furnace room will be over 70 in a hour or so. She has a water dish, should I force her to drink?

 

[casportpony]

Just moved her into the furnace room. She seams better after a couple hours in the 50f garage with The doors closed I’m guessing the furnace room will be over 70 in a hour or so. She has a water dish, should I force her to drink?

Once she's warmed up you could try. Do you want to learn how to tube feed?

 

[JMotuzick]

If there is a how-to I’ll read up on it.

I’d like to save her if I/we can she lays a nice off white eggs!