Injured pullet seems to be getting worse?

[dlynne1123]

I have been trying to introduce my 2 month old chicks into the regular pen during the days, (separated of course) and one of my big ones flew in and beat up a chick pretty bad. At least thats what I think happened. She has scabs on her head, and legs. She seemed fine, its been three days since I noticed and today, shes fluffed up, not as active. She is drinking. Just looking for advice. The wounds seem to be healing now, as in there is no moist skin, no infection I can see. I'm planning to bring her inside tonight, and maybe find some supplements at the store to give her? Suggestions?

What worries me most is I found fecal matter that looked mostly like blood, (only one, I thought it was a body part at first and did a head count) and not sure which bird it came from. Started thinking it may be her? Or should I start worrying about a disease? These chicks are 2 months old, and no new birds since.

Thanks

 

[dlynne1123]

Any safe antibiotics I can give her from the farm store? She seems slightly better today. Still eating and drinking, but has the sleepy appearance. She comes out of it more than yesterday, and seems to appreciate the heat lamp.

 

[dlynne1123]

Please help! Should I get some dewormer? I was wondering about coccidiosis. Is it the same in pets? Can I see it on microscope? Unsure if I should treat her not knowing what it is? All the other hens are ok, and other than getting pecked, I can't find anything different with her and the others.

Thanks

Still eating and drinking. Not getting worse, just still sleepy and less active. Poop does not look bloody like I had originally thought.

 

[KarenJD]

Hi;
I'm new to chicken raising but wanted to reply to you as I know how it can be....when you are not sure what to do.

What's her poo look like now? Is it still red/bloody or is it back to normal?
What about the other hens....does their poo look normal?

If everyone's poo looks normal now; your little 2mo chicken might just be recovering from being badly beaten up.

I have read and do this myself; I put a drop of oil of oregano into their water...and I even put it in the water when I make mash for them.
It is supposed to be great for keeping everyone's immune system up and better than antibiotics.

If you can get some; give her some of the oil of oregano in her water and make her some mash to super charge her, until you hear from someone else that might be more knowledgeable. Maybe she might even be recovered more.

Until you are sure, keep her isolated, it's always a good precaution.

Hope that helps a little.

 

[dlynne1123]

Thanks a bunch. She's still isolated and acting more like a chicken now. Chasing bugs. Still sleepier. She's darn picky and won't way anything but her crumbles. I tried a boiled egg, banana, and oatmeal with honey! did get save a chick electrolytes. The oregano oil, where do you find this?

 

[ChickieG'ma]

Do you have a health food store close by? Or a big supermarket with a good sized health supplement section? Might find it there.

 

[cafarmgirl]

At that age, recently started going outside and with bloody poop, it is most likely coccidiosis. You need to get your hands on some Corid and start treating asap. Cocci moves fast and it's a killer. Chicks can go from looking ok in the morning to dead by evening. Treat them all. Most feed stores, including Tractor Supply carry it. It's often in the cattle dept since it's labled for calves. Comes in powder or liquid. Dose for powder is 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water for 5 to 7 days. Make it up fresh every day. Liquid is 9.6 ml per gallon, same duration.

For the chick that is not eating, you need to dose her directly with an eye dropper or needless syringe. Give her a bit of the medicated water every couple hours or so the first day, or until she starts eating/drinking on her own.

If she's only wanting to eat her chick crumbles thats fine, it's actually best for her, so I wouldn't worry about that. She'll start eating normally again once she's feeling better. Corid works fast, you should see improvement in a day or two.