Chicklette6678
In the Brooder
- Jun 29, 2023
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Neighbor posted this morning of lost, wandering chicken. Rushed over and it is now contained in my backyard away from my flock. Has been given electrolytes and chick food/grit. Also ate some birdseed while coaxing into carrier. Noticed black spots on comb. No one has responded to claim ownership and it has been more than a few hours. Any idea if I should be concerned? Thank you!
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Appears a little bigger than my current flock so guessing around 4 months.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Eating, drinking, took a small nap in carrier while standing up. Does not seem sluggish but could be from the stress when being caught.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
No idea. Sorry
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No, and is isolated from my flock.
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
Does not appear so but willing to check further if needed.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
Saw the black spots and concerned no one has claimed her yet.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
Medicated chick feed, bird seed mixture (was neighbors’, do not know brand), couple pieces of frozen watermelon.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
No poop. She’s been here 3 hours and no poop yet.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
None yet.
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?
Would prefer the owner treat, but will do what I am able.
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
See pictures.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Threw a little pine shavings in carrier.
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Appears a little bigger than my current flock so guessing around 4 months.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Eating, drinking, took a small nap in carrier while standing up. Does not seem sluggish but could be from the stress when being caught.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
No idea. Sorry
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No, and is isolated from my flock.
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
Does not appear so but willing to check further if needed.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
Saw the black spots and concerned no one has claimed her yet.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
Medicated chick feed, bird seed mixture (was neighbors’, do not know brand), couple pieces of frozen watermelon.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
No poop. She’s been here 3 hours and no poop yet.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
None yet.
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?
Would prefer the owner treat, but will do what I am able.
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
See pictures.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Threw a little pine shavings in carrier.
