HELP!!, I think my chicken might be egg-bound!!

[Animals970]

Then what is the treatment of Mareks?

Its been REALLY cold around here lately, and that's ne reason I have doubt that its botulism since botulism needs a warm enviorement. But she really could have been eating decaying matter. My dad (i'm 11) always covers my coops up with plastic during the winter and we put straw in there. He says while the straw is decaying it puts up warmth. I told him I needed more straw but he wont get me any!!

Thanks, I look into syringe feeding

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Botulism was a stab since there aren't many symptoms.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Then what is the treatment of Mareks?

Its been REALLY cold around here lately, and that's ne reason I have doubt that its botulism since botulism needs a warm enviorement. But she really could have been eating decaying matter. My dad (i'm 11) always covers my coops up with plastic during the winter and we put straw in there. He says while the straw is decaying it puts up warmth. I told him I needed more straw but he wont get me any!!

Thanks, I look into syringe feeding

There is no treatment for Marek's.

How cold?

Ventilation is as important in winter as summer. Covering with plastic won't allow air exchange.
Chickens don't die from cold but they do from bad air.
If you go into the coop, get down on your hands and knees with your nose at chicken height and see if you smell ammonia or anything bad.

Good luck to you.

 

[Animals970]

So, what should I do. Should I treat her for botulism or mareks?

 

[Animals970]

My coops aren't like what your thinking. they're like chicken tractors, so they're whole front side is open chicken wire, so if we left it open they would freeze to death, because its been like -0 lately. So.

But it CANT be Mareks cause none of my other chickens have gotten it.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

So you're telling me ventilation isn't a problem.
One chicken could have Mareks while the others do not. Some are naturally resistant. It is unlikely at that age though.
There is NO treatment for Mareks. Vaccinations become less effective every day if not administered as day old.
The botulism is a guess and the treatment inexpensive and won't hurt her. So without any other ideas IMO it's worth a shot.

 

[Eggcessive]

So, what should I do. Should I treat her for botulism or mareks?

You should probably just watch her. Look for new symptoms or improvement. Read all the links on different diseases (MS, arthritis, etc.) posted earlier to see if any symptoms match. Keep her isolated with food and water close so that she isn't picked on. Read about Mareks disease and learn all you can. Another scenario is that she may have hurt her leg, but now has another problem making her not feel like moving. We can only suggest possible problems, and then you decide what fits.

 

[Animals970]

I'll treat her for botulism. And if that doesn't work I'll watch her and hope for the best

If anybody has any more suggestions, just shoot them at me

 

[casportpony]

Older birds do die from Marek's, just call the UC Davis lab and ask a seasoned avian pathologist and they'll tell you that's true.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

I'll treat her for botulism. And if that doesn't work I'll watch her and hope for the best

If anybody has any more suggestions, just shoot them at me

It sounds like Marek's to me, but no harm in trying to give her supportive care and see if she recovers. Can you post a picture of her poop?

-Kathy