Hope that everyone had a good day. I almost had a heat related chicken emergency this evening. When I got home from Tractor Supply (feed run), I walked into the chicken yard as I always do. I always check for emergencies, etc. before I get started on my chores. I walked inside the chicken house and I saw one of my Orps sitting on the floor which was nothing unusual because they sometimes just sit in there and chil out. I went to her pet her on her head and I noticed that although she was breathing, her pupils were dilated and she was breathing with difficulty. I immediately grabbed her and brought her inside in the house in the air condition. I placed her on the floor mat inside and immediately got some water and the Poly Vi Sol liquid vitamins. I squirted several doses of water in her mouth and then gave her a dose of liquid vitamins. I kept an eye on her for a few minutes then kinda walked away so that I didn't startle her and get her excited being as though she was in a new and unfamiliar place. I gave her the chance to cool off and come back to life. Well, I left her inside and went back outside to see if I had any other heat related emergencies but everyone else was ok . I went back in to check on her and she was still doing the same. I had to run to Lowe's, so I headed out and then returned. I came back in the house and I didn't see her by the door. I immediately thought that she had went off to the corner to die. I looked around but I didn't see her. I went into the laundry room and she had walked in their and was sitting by the washing machine. She was back to normal. She looked good and was not panting. I was sooooooooooo relieved. I will keep her inside tonight and tomorrow to be on the safe side. I really don't like this heat.
Hoping for cool weather soon.
Hoping for cool weather soon.
