Limping chick

[Repecka]

Hi there - I have a 5 week old frizzled polish chick who I noticed yesterday had a bit of a limp - the other 4 chicks ( 2 silkies, a polish and a silver Wyandotte ) seemed fine with her until this morning when I found them stomping on her!!!! she now seems really unwell with no energy etc- I am just waiting for the vet to call - not sure why she was limping but it's a lot worse today - cant find anything sticking into her or broken bones etc - probably a pulled muscle. Hopefully the vet can do something and get her back to normal! Should I have isolated her straight away??

 

[lightchick]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Yes, I'd isolate her right away to keep her from being bullied again.
Has she eaten anything lately?

 

[Repecka]

She's not eating or drinking anything now - she drank a little 2 hrs ago. She's just nodding off constantly - I have her wrapped up in a little blanket holding her just waiting for the vet- we only got the chicks at Christmas and everyones really attached to her!!

 

[lightchick]

Is she under a heat lamp? It's hard to say what could be wrong.....is the vet on the way?
I'd try and get her to drink some water with electrolytes/vitamins in it.

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welcome to BYC!!! There are loads of members on here…so if you have ANY questions…just ASK!!!

Hope you have loads of fun and all your answers answered here on BYC the BEST CHICKEN KEEPING FORUM on EARTH!!

 

[Repecka]

She's perked up a lot now- vet gave her some pain relief ( think it was just children's Panadol !!) And only cost $154!!!!! Will just keep her isolated until she's better- had to remove the other Polish as I noticed the warrandyte pecking it! Who knew hens could be such bullies!

 

[drumstick diva]

Poor baby, I hope she is on the road to full recovery.

I never realized chickens were so blood thirsty till I started reading all the posts.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.


So sorry about your chick!

Defiantly keep her warm and hydrated.

 

[lightchick]

So glad she's doing better!!!

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined us!

I'm sorry about your chick!

Good luck with her!