HELP. Chicken in distress!

[Thebossbaby]

But it's not far for her to suffer. So let's hope somthibfn happens and fast

 

[rebrascora]

Packing around her with scrunched newspaper or a dry towel may draw some of the wet off her and then covering her in another dry towel or old jumper to help keep her body heat in. Perhaps fill a couple of empty pop bottles with hot water and place them in a cardboard box with a dry towel on top and sit her on top of them with a jumper over the top and then change them before they get cold.

As you found out, a towel will not keep the rain off. A tarpaulin in a much better idea or just a piece of scrap plywood chocked up at one end to run the water off the back or leave her in the coop where she won't be exposed to the elements.

 

[Thebossbaby]

It might not look pretty but she is wrapped 2-3 times with a tarp, so that'll keep the rain out. How about I dry her as much as I can with a towel, then get another dry towel and lay that over her. And put A bottle of ht water beside her or under her to give of heat and hopefully the tarp will keep it in?

 

[ThatParrotLady]

If I were you, I would've tried being anticipatory on what's wrong with your chicken (The tarp being an obvious thing if your area is prone to rain). You seem very young and I'm disappointed through reading through all of this it doesn't seem like your parents stepped in to help you feel like you had support to care for her.

If I were you I personally wouldn't get anymore if your father's going to raise hell over the idea of a sick animal needing care by coming into the house. And while I realize putting it all on you while emotionally unfair, is even more so to the chicken who expects you to be her advocate and care giver. I don't think you're a terrible person, and I am glad you're still trying to keep her alive and comfortable, so please know my displeased tone is directed entirely at the fact that you're railroaded into dealing with this entirely on your own in real life with the exception of us on the internet. It's been long enough though if you have meetings to go to and what not (I assume afterschool clubs or a part time job) You may need to knuckle down and spend the money to take her to a vet and take their advice directly. They may even have something medication wise to bring down inflamation or help her recover faster if it is at all possible.

 

[Thebossbaby]

This is what she is in. The tarp looks bad, but it'll keep the warm in. Not now I need to find a heat force for her. I'll dey her off and maybe put some hot hands in. ZWith her?

 

[Thebossbaby]

Will these work? I use them when I'm hunting and they can get very warm.

 

[calichicken]

You can bring her in and blow dry so she is no longer wet...takes about 10 minutes to do and will give comfort. Is there ventilation at all for her?

 

[ThatParrotLady]

View attachment 1249269 This is what she is in. The tarp looks bad, but it'll keep the warm in. Not now I need to find a heat force for her. I'll dey her off and maybe put some hot hands in. ZWith her?

If the tempature is 45 degrees or higher and she's not a cold weather bird, she should be fine, you could also provide her with more cover by pushing the carrier up against the side of the other house so she has a sheild from the wind and a stabalizer that'll keep the tarp from blowing off.

If you can afford it, I strongly think b y now you should just take her to the vet and see if they can perscribe anything for her.

 

[Thebossbaby]

The closest vet is 1 and 1/2 hours away. My dad won't even let me take her inside, do I think he'll let me take her into his truck!? He freaks if I even leave a wrapper in there, he's a great dad but hates filth and would never even think about getting near one of my chickens. Chances are extremely slim he would let her in his truck for an hour. Or even 2 minutes sadly.

 

[rebrascora]

I agree with @ThatParrotLady that you seem to be out of your depth with this and need someone to give you hands on guidance and your parents don't seem like they are supportive of the situation. Is there anyone else you know who has chickens who could help you care for her, who perhaps has more facilities like a heat pad and perhaps a brooder they could loan you. I appreciate the efforts you are making, but you don't seem to grasp basic ideas and there is only so much direction that we can give from a keyboard and computer screen.