How to keep recovering chicken hydrated

[lovemy6hens]

Our 3 year old buff orpington, Mrs. Pickles, isn't drinking as much as the other girls in the flock. She was dehydrated and had a swollen eye, so she was away from the flock for a week. She's been back with them for a week. She isn't being kept away from the waterers and we've added electrolytes, but she still isn't drinking as much as the others. How do we make sure she's getting enough water?

 

[Lady Grey]

I've never tried it, but it seems like an eyedropper might work.

 

[lovemy6hens]

Thank you.

 

[anniechickmama]

I have used eyedroppers and syringes to help hydrate my hens.

 

[lovemy6hens]

Thank you.

 

[lovemy6hens]

How much should she be given at a time and how often? We have small dosing syringes.

 

[Lady Grey]

I really don't know. Small amounts frequently seems like the best bet.

 

[lovemy6hens]

Thank you.