Kananidino
In the Brooder
- Apr 13, 2023
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Hello everyone. This is my first flock and I only received the birds this past Sunday 4/8. I am feeling rather hopeless and helpless and am not sure how to help her.
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
She is a Light Brahma, age 1 , she is my biggest bird.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Lethargic, eyes closed most of time, she is unable to walk, she trips over her feet or struggles to move them. Her wings are drooping to her side. Very out of it and tail is tucked. When I found her she was laying on the floor of the coop and couldn't stand.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
I found her Tuesday morning 4/11. 3 days ago
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
None that I could find. There are what look to be a couple scabs on her feet but I'm not positive how long they have been there.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
I just received the birds and I do know she is near the bottom of the pecking order. I have seen her getting picked on. I do not know if it correlates or not though.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
She has been reluctant to drink but does have a huge appetite. She seems to struggle swallowing though. The food constantly gums up in her beak. Earlier today her tongue was at the back of her throat. It is back where it should be currently. She has been given her regular feed. I'll ask my mom what feed she started me off with. I have also made her a scrambled egg which she has eaten.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
The first day she has loose watery stool. She now is having normal poops I believe. They may have more white on them then normal. I'm not sure.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
I gave her an Epsom salt bath and checked her vent for an egg. I did not feel anything. I have also been giving her vitamin and mineral supplements in her water and force feeding her water.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
Home care
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
First pic was when I first brought her inside after finding her. Second picture was the second day where she did a little better. Third and fourth pictures are of the scabs on the foot just in case they are something I should be concerned about.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
She is in a coop with a 10x10 chicken run. I use hay and leaf liter for the bedding. Inside she is currently on Aspen shavings
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
She is a Light Brahma, age 1 , she is my biggest bird.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Lethargic, eyes closed most of time, she is unable to walk, she trips over her feet or struggles to move them. Her wings are drooping to her side. Very out of it and tail is tucked. When I found her she was laying on the floor of the coop and couldn't stand.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
I found her Tuesday morning 4/11. 3 days ago
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
None that I could find. There are what look to be a couple scabs on her feet but I'm not positive how long they have been there.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
I just received the birds and I do know she is near the bottom of the pecking order. I have seen her getting picked on. I do not know if it correlates or not though.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
She has been reluctant to drink but does have a huge appetite. She seems to struggle swallowing though. The food constantly gums up in her beak. Earlier today her tongue was at the back of her throat. It is back where it should be currently. She has been given her regular feed. I'll ask my mom what feed she started me off with. I have also made her a scrambled egg which she has eaten.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
The first day she has loose watery stool. She now is having normal poops I believe. They may have more white on them then normal. I'm not sure.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
I gave her an Epsom salt bath and checked her vent for an egg. I did not feel anything. I have also been giving her vitamin and mineral supplements in her water and force feeding her water.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
Home care
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
First pic was when I first brought her inside after finding her. Second picture was the second day where she did a little better. Third and fourth pictures are of the scabs on the foot just in case they are something I should be concerned about.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
She is in a coop with a 10x10 chicken run. I use hay and leaf liter for the bedding. Inside she is currently on Aspen shavings