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Crowing
I have an 11 week old cream legbar pullet named Thistle. She's been with me about 2 1/2 weeks. Starting this morning, she is lethargic with a swollen right eye. She often closes her left eye and stands/sits still. I gave her 1 ml of Nutridrench this morning (by syringe) and water with Nutridrench all day. She perked up enough to complain when I pick her up. She's in a safe container in the house. She will drink if I encourage her. She ate a few mealworms. No signs of injury or trauma.
A little more background: Thistle came with another legbar pullet. (Her sister is Heather and she's been fine.) They've been separated from the flock, but in sight of the other hens. Since I got her, I noticed she closes her eyes while standing or sitting several times during the day. Almost like chicken narcolepsy. Otherwise her behavior has been normal. Eating, drinking, pecking, vocalizing, running around etc. as you'd expect. When her right eye swelled shut about a week ago, I thought it was an injury. No wound, though. I cleaned with sterile water and applied bacitracin for a couple of days. Swelling went down, eye opened and all seemed well.
Photos attached including poop, which is green. (she did eat a bunch of clover yesterday). I treat my own flock, no vet. Any thoughts, suggestions welcome. Thanks.
A little more background: Thistle came with another legbar pullet. (Her sister is Heather and she's been fine.) They've been separated from the flock, but in sight of the other hens. Since I got her, I noticed she closes her eyes while standing or sitting several times during the day. Almost like chicken narcolepsy. Otherwise her behavior has been normal. Eating, drinking, pecking, vocalizing, running around etc. as you'd expect. When her right eye swelled shut about a week ago, I thought it was an injury. No wound, though. I cleaned with sterile water and applied bacitracin for a couple of days. Swelling went down, eye opened and all seemed well.
Photos attached including poop, which is green. (she did eat a bunch of clover yesterday). I treat my own flock, no vet. Any thoughts, suggestions welcome. Thanks.