Hen under the Weather (I think)

[no empty nest]

This is Ginger 16 to 18 week old Wheaton, tonite before dinner began acting very lethargic. This condition came in spurts. One minute she's okay walking normal ,looking for bugs then close her eyes and seems like she's sleeping. standing up. She even was letting me pick her up which isn't normal for her while i was checking her out closed her eyes. I thought maybe some watermelon would help sent DH to get some wouldn't even touch it. Did eat some dried mealy worms with some gusto. Any suggestions or remedies would be appreciated

 

[leadwolf1]

How hot was it today?

 

[no empty nest]

85 and about 50%Humidity we've had warmer days and haven't seen this before

 

[Kim95037]

That was my question too.

 

[shegeekster]

i have one that started acting kind of like t his today too so I am following your thread hoping for insight.

sorry i dont' have anything to contribute But she sure is pretty!

 

[Kim95037]

How about the comb color? Is it bright red or is it pale? Or is does it look different than it usually does?

 

[leadwolf1]

With the temps being moderate, I would treat for Coccidiosis. Use Corid for 5 - 7 days. It won't hurt her if it isn't Coccidiosis but, it will save her if it is.

Does she have any other symptoms...if not, treat for Coccidia.

 

[no empty nest]

Thanks so much for your help Her comb is just coming in so I didn't notice anything different about it.
Thanks again I check the other forums for the details
Kathy

 

[no empty nest]

Hen much worse today eyes not open at all, when picked up legs go limp I was unable to purchase CoRid but my grain store did have
Sulmet so I got that. Today the roo is showing some signs . Now I have 2 questions 1. How do I get them to drink? I did stick her beak and she did drink a little is there another way that works better? Both birds came from the same breeder 5 other birds in the flock 2.Should I removed the sick birds? Thanks in advance

 

[leadwolf1]

Remove the sick birds. How long have you had them?

You can start with Sulmet but, try to get your hands on Corid. Sulmet only treats a few strains of Coccidia whereas Corid treats many more and is easier on the birds.

As for getting them to drink. Use an eyedropper and drip the medicine into the front of their beaks under their tongue. Just a couple drops at a time, you don't want them to aspirate and choke. Give them as much as you think they would normally drink in one sitting. Repeat every couple hours until they are drinking well on their own.

Any other symptoms showing up? Can they walk on their own?