Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the board and poultry. 2 weeks ago I picked up two serama pullets (both 4+ months old). After letting the settle in I noticed one wasn't as active as the other. They are in with 4 other seramas (2 roos & 2 pullets)...the one lethargic bird is still eating- has clear eyes- no nasal discharge- and isn't breathing with her beak open... BUT she does stay "puffed up"/ruffled up (not sure of the appropiate chicken vocabulary here) and will try to move under/cuddle with the other birds...sometimes she'll sit by herself- all puffed up- with eyes closed (ie lethargic) while the rest of the flock is running around being chickens. I hear what I think is a sneeze from here every now and then.
None of the other bords are showing ANY unusual behavior or symptoms.
2 days ago I started adding unfilter Apple Cider Vinegar to their water (just as a general health thing).
Today I purchased a small bottle of VetRx after reading about it.
Chicken fanciers/experts: Does this sound like cold symptoms? I figure it won't hurt her to treat with VetRx. Obviously something isn't right with her and I'm worried.
Any tips for VetRx? I added a few drops to the water dish already. I figure tonight I'll warm the bottle as suggested and apply a few drops under her wings and rub on her head. Using the solution (1/2 cup warm water & 1 teaspoon VetRx) I'll drip a few drops into the nostrils as suggested in teh instructions.
Any other ideas??? suggestions????
I REALLY Appreciate everyone's help and advice. Thanks in advance
Graham
I'm new to the board and poultry. 2 weeks ago I picked up two serama pullets (both 4+ months old). After letting the settle in I noticed one wasn't as active as the other. They are in with 4 other seramas (2 roos & 2 pullets)...the one lethargic bird is still eating- has clear eyes- no nasal discharge- and isn't breathing with her beak open... BUT she does stay "puffed up"/ruffled up (not sure of the appropiate chicken vocabulary here) and will try to move under/cuddle with the other birds...sometimes she'll sit by herself- all puffed up- with eyes closed (ie lethargic) while the rest of the flock is running around being chickens. I hear what I think is a sneeze from here every now and then.
None of the other bords are showing ANY unusual behavior or symptoms.
2 days ago I started adding unfilter Apple Cider Vinegar to their water (just as a general health thing).
Today I purchased a small bottle of VetRx after reading about it.
Chicken fanciers/experts: Does this sound like cold symptoms? I figure it won't hurt her to treat with VetRx. Obviously something isn't right with her and I'm worried.
Any tips for VetRx? I added a few drops to the water dish already. I figure tonight I'll warm the bottle as suggested and apply a few drops under her wings and rub on her head. Using the solution (1/2 cup warm water & 1 teaspoon VetRx) I'll drip a few drops into the nostrils as suggested in teh instructions.
Any other ideas??? suggestions????
I REALLY Appreciate everyone's help and advice. Thanks in advance
Graham