How do I revive my hen from heat exhaustion and dehydration

[paddock36]

I hope she makes it.

 

[heatherindeskies]

JUST TRYING TO LEARN HERE....
but when a bird is overheated, is it really a good idea to be putting ice packs around or on them?
Don't you think the extreme cold is too much of a shock to the hot body or not?

 

[dirtsaver]

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In an emergency situation you want to get the temperature close to normal quickly,but you are right that it's not a good idea to leave ice packs actually touching the bird . Otherwise,you can have the packs close enough to cool the air around the bird for a good while.

Larry

 

[Castaway]

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In an emergency situation you want to get the temperature close to normal quickly,but you are right that it's not a good idea to leave ice packs actually touching the bird . Otherwise,you can have the packs close enough to cool the air around the bird for a good while.

Larry

I learned the hard way that its not a good idea to put ice directly on the body. My hen experienced a brief spasm and off went the ice.

 

[Castaway]

UPDATE:

My hen is moving around slowly now and resting a lot. She's obviously not up to full strength. Does anyone know how long it should take for her to get back to normal?

 

[farmgirl77]

I would think at least a couple of days, but not sure. So glad she is doing better!

 

[heatherindeskies]

I hope your hen continues to improve!