Help identifying breeds?

[TheOddOneOut]

Should we separate the silkie from the other two to try and keep it from being infected?They were all in a very confined space pre us getting them, so I don't know that it would make a difference.

No..I don’t think so.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I disagree and we can agree to disagree

Yes...but it isn’t true that they’re scared, and don’t need help, so I think we were just pointing that out.

 

[The Happster]

Honestly I would quarantine them all together.
I would check their crops are emptying.
What are their droppings like? Are they eating, drinking?
If things get worse, or don't get better, I would create a thread in the diseases and cures forum.

 

[DuckNewbies1]

Honestly I would quarantine them all together.
I would check their crops are emptying.
What are their droppings like? Are they eating, drinking?
If things get worse, or don't get better, I would create a thread in the diseases and cures forum.

I just did just in case haha. We haven't checked their crop yet, that was next on our list. From what i've seen of their droppings, they're either normal, or a little on the watery side. Both that look sick have actually been eating well! Is that a good sign? We're considering messaging the people who sold them to us.

 

[The Happster]

I just did just in case haha. We haven't checked their crop yet, that was next on our list. From what i've seen of their droppings, they're either normal, or a little on the watery side. Both that look sick have actually been eating well! Is that a good sign? We're considering messaging the people who sold them to us.

It's definitely a good sign that they're eating. Keep us updated.
Is the Silkie mix eating too?

 

[Painted Calls]

All are mixed breeds.

The white one looks to be quite ill. The brown one definitely doesn't feel well. I would touch base with the seller now. Just to let them know.

They all came from the same place, and have been in with each other already. Separating them is pointless. Keep them well away from any existing chickens you may have though.

Give them good food and fresh water. Pick it up at dark. Check their crops in the morning and make sure they are empty before setting food and water back down. Monitor poops.

If these were the healthy chickens, I'd hate to see the others.

 

[DuckNewbies1]

It's definitely a good sign that they're eating. Keep us updated.
Is the Silkie mix eating too?

The silkie mix I haven't seen eat as much, she's been much more calm, though I think she probably ate something...?

 

[DuckNewbies1]

All are mixed breeds.

The white one looks to be quite ill. The brown one definitely doesn't feel well. I would touch base with the seller now. Just to let them know.

They all came from the same place, and have been in with each other already. Separating them is pointless. Keep them well away from any existing chickens you may have though.

Give them good food and fresh water. Pick it up at dark. Check their crops in the morning and make sure they are empty before setting food and water back down. Monitor poops.

If these were the healthy chickens, I'd hate to see the others.

Yeah, that's why we felt so bad for them, and didn't realize quite how bad they were until we were on our way home... We've messaged the seller now, and we'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the plan of action! To check the crops in the morning, do we just push against it gently? What exactly am I looking for? (Sorry for all the questions, we've been lucky to not have any sick chickens before)

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

One White Leghorn mix, one Buff Brahma mix, (both pullets) and one Silkie mix cockerel.
Poor sick things.

X2

 

[The Happster]

Crops should be empty in the morning, before being fed. It might take a bit of practice finding out what an empty crop vs a healthy full one, vs a soft, unemptying crop feels like. Do it gently.

Feel the crops of your other birds if you can. Get a rough idea.

Don't mind asking questions. It's what BYC is for.