GreenMeadowChickens
Chirping
- Apr 14, 2022
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Hello! I have a 6 week old polish hen that is very lethargic. She seemed okay yesterday. She's been standing around today, moving very little. She is unsteady on her feet. Feathers have been puffed up, despite the heat. It's been pretty hot and humid the last few days so when I noticed the behavior this morning I tried to get her to drink and eat a little. She's ate some mashed up strawberries earlier. I thought the red color might be enticing. She's pecked at the ground and in the food dish but I don't think she's really eaten anything. Her crop feels empty. I read on another thread that she could be dehydrated so I mixed a solution of water, sugar, baking soda and salt together. I've given her some with a syringe. She hasn't perked up and its been an hour or so. She pooped earlier this morning and it looked normal. But I haven't noticed her poop since. Not surprising if she isn't eating. Any advice? Should I treat her with corrid? Antibiotics? The other pullets are fine.
