New EE pullet acting strange, please help!

[azygous]

I would give her electrolytes for heat stress and the regular stress of being put into a new flock in a new place. Just keep an eye on her. This may be a transient thing and getting used to her surroundings may cause her to walk normally. I see nothing in her demeanor or appearance that should cause concern at this time.

 

[Eggcessive]

The dropping that was pictured is very full of mucus. If a vet locally can do a fecal float on some collected droppings, I would take some in today. It won’t hurt to treat her with Corid for coccidiosis and worm her with SafeGuard (fenbendazole) or Valbazen (albendazole,) especially since she came from another home. Sometimes with coccidiosis, there can be a slow to empty crop. Make sure that she has access to poultry granite grit for digestion. If you treat with Corid use the severe dosage below.

 

[thriftyplants]

Poultry Cell or Poultry Nutri-Drench. I think one has riboflavin and the other does not. I should really know this, as it’s been on the forums over and over again, but let’s ask a few friends to weigh in on both the supplements and your pullet’s condition.
@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive @casportpony @azygous

I just think we might be able to catch something that might progress to something more serious. It might not be a big deal, either.

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Thank you so much! I picked up some Nutri Drench and gave her the mix. I am also hoping it is either not a big deal or something that we can catch early enough ♡

 

[thriftyplants]

I would give her electrolytes for heat stress and the regular stress of being put into a new flock in a new place. Just keep an eye on her. This may be a transient thing and getting used to her surroundings may cause her to walk normally. I see nothing in her demeanor or appearance that should cause concern at this time.

Thank you for your advice! I have given her Nutri Drench diluted in water that has added electrolytes. Should that be sufficient or should I also get a packet of electrolytes? I am really hoping it's transient, what really raised my alarm was the walking and slight stumbling she was doing yesterday.

 

[thriftyplants]

The dropping that was pictured is very full of mucus. If a vet locally can do a fecal float on some collected droppings, I would take some in today. It won’t hurt to treat her with Corid for coccidiosis and worm her with SafeGuard (fenbendazole) or Valbazen (albendazole,) especially since she came from another home. Sometimes with coccidiosis, there can be a slow to empty crop. Make sure that she has access to poultry granite grit for digestion. If you treat with Corid use the severe dosage below.
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Thank you. Is it safe to give Corid and SafeGuard together? Or would you recommend one after the other? Also, are both safe to give while she is on Nutri Drench? I hope I can find these products as most places have been completely sold out of everything chicken related due to Covid and the spike in buying chickens. She has had access to grit but I will place some in the crate with her now.

 

[Eggcessive]

Some worm and give Corid at the same time. Worming can be given in one dose orally 0.23 ml or 1/4 ml per pound of weight, and repeated in 10 days. If you want to treat for the rarer worms, treatment is 5 days in a row. While on Corid vitamins should be stopped because it works by mimicing thiamine (B2.)

 

[azygous]

The strange walking is one of the common symptoms of electrolyte imbalance, and it's very likely with the heat you're having here. I don't think she's getting enough electrolytes in the drench. I would give her Gatoraid or sugar water with a pinch of salt and baking soda.

If electrolyte imbalance is the cause of her strange gait, you will know within a couple hours of giving her the dose of electrolytes.

 

[thriftyplants]

Some worm and give Corid at the same time. Worming can be given in one dose orally 0.23 ml or 1/4 ml per pound of weight, and repeated in 10 days. If you want to treat for the rarer worms, treatment is 5 days in a row. While on Corid vitamins should be stopped because it works by mimicing thiamine (B2.)

Ok. I was able to get liquid Corid from the local feed store. I started her on Nutri Drench this morning. Should I let her continue on it for a couple days and then give the Corid? Or do you think I should take away the Nutri Drench now and start the Corid tomorrow? I appreciate your help. It's hard to know exactly what to do without experience in this. I keep feeling this pressure like I could lose her any minute... probably just anxiety, chicken lives just seems so fragile. The vet I take my dogs to is closed temporarily due to Covid. The other local vet is currently not taking new clients. Is it still safe to go through with the Corid even if I don't have a fecal float?

 

[azygous]

There is exactly zero downside to giving Corid even if you don't know for sure there is coccidiosis.

Between intestinal worms and coccidia as far as being life threatening, coccidia will kill a chicken ten time faster than worms.

 

[thriftyplants]

There is exactly zero downside to giving Corid even if you don't know for sure there is coccidiosis.

Between intestinal worms and coccidia as far as being life threatening, coccidia will kill a chicken ten time faster than worms.

That is exactly what I needed to hear, thank you. I would really like to treat her with the Corid asap, how long do I have to wait following the Nutri Drench if I remove it now?