help! Help! Help! I'm freaking out!

[EggSighted4Life]

I volunteer at a poultry rescue and more often than you think I see depressed birds and to me that sounds like what you have...
A few weeks ago I had a small production red hen come in that was not eating no matter where you put her or what you gave her, I took her under my personal care and she started to perk up when she was with my young super friendly Cochin hen. After 3 days she started to eat and I was able to get her in with the the other chickens at the rescue

It's amazing what a little friendship can do. Seeing the other birds doing natural stuff also will help her to feel more happy and productive I am sure! Good for you for volunteering! I used to volunteer in the rehab department at the zoo. We had more raptors and wild birds (bob cats & stuff) since it was only for Ca native animals at the CALM, Ca Living Museum. A wonderful experience.

Okay I definitely going to get another chicken, but I have no idea what type of chicken feed to get her

Introducing chickens is not always the easiest thing to do. And you will want to make sure you are getting a pullet not a roo.

You may have to adjust to her sleeping outside with her friend, I promise 2 house chickens although fun won't be that much fun. It will free you and her both up to do more enjoyable stuff because she is 100% dependent on you for her social interactions right now. Also I sincerely recommend quarantine when bringing in a new bird so you don't end up with a mystery illness as symptoms might not be showing yet and they need time to develop some immunity to the bacteria in your ground as well.

If you need a specific suggestion, Purina Flock Raiser is what I am currently using. I don't claim it to be the best but it does appear to be acceptable. Good luck!

You will want to keep any extra seed, cracked corn, fruit and veg, mealworms (a chicken fave) to under 10% of the total diet in order to not dilute the nutrient load of the feed.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Okay I am going to get chicken feed right now, also is pedialyte okay to give her?! Cause I read to do that so I gave her a little

pedialyte is fine. Basically the same as the recipe I gave you.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Find a local feed store or like a Tractor Supply Co and buy yourself a 50# bag of feed. Yes it will last you a while, but the 5# bags wont last long. If you get only 1 more chicken (I suggest 2 incase something happens to 1 you will still have 2) the 50# bag will last 3 months or so for 3 hens and the cost is about $19 in my high priced area. When I lived in the major city I only paid $16.

I know you aren't there yet, but when you see your first egg laid is when you will want to provide oyster shell on the side for your girls. They need it to make strong shells but won't use it if they don't need it.

I hope your girl feels better. I promise you are heading in the right direction! And expect you to see improvement soon (I hope).

Would love to see a pic!

 

[kcpeep]

Thank y'all so much!!! This means a lot!!

 

[Chloza]

You should get a coop or run they need to be outside alot.
They slso need bugs and worms so let her outside a bit more

 

[kcpeep]

I will definitely send pics once I get back home to her!!)

 

[EggSighted4Life]

You should get a coop or run they need to be outside alot.
They slso need bugs and worms so let her outside a bit more

I agree and think you might want to figure this out before adding anyone else. Something as simple as a animal crate or small dog house is sufficient enough if you don't have building skills, time, or material. You just need to make sure it is predator resistant as possible, meaning a locking door and no holes larger than 1 half inch. Just for starters....

 

[EggSighted4Life]

The green diarrhea is likely a side effect of not eating much. Just because you have good information now, you still have to be vigilant and keep your eyes open for any more symptoms or worsening ones. Also, go ahead and feed her a scrambled egg! Lots of nutrients and simple to digest, plus usually enjoyed by the bird.

 

[ChickenMomma14]

I am glad we were able to help. Hope she gets better. Can't wait to see a picture

 

[Chloza]

The green diarrhea is likely a side effect of not eating much. Just because you have good information now, you still have to be vigilant and keep your eyes open for any more symptoms or worsening ones. Also, go ahead and feed her a scrambled egg! Lots of nutrients and simple to digest, plus usually enjoyed by the bird. 

Yes keep an eye on her as symptoms do tend to get stronger as time goes on.
They also love egg