I am a new chicken owner. My flock of hens are 22 weeks old- no one is laying yet, btw-
A few days ago I noticed my easter egger had a bit of a rattle to her breathing. I put some VetRx on her nostrils, and under her wings. The next day she seemed to be recovered. This morning, when I let everyone out into their run, she went over to a small puddle where water likes to collect from the roof- morning dew. She sat there and drank, and drank, and drank. She didn't get up and walk around like she usually does and she didn't move much when I got close. When she did move, her tail was down. I watched her awhile. She does have diarrhea, and its very watery. I felt her crop- it was quite soft and obviously full of water.
I cleaned out the waterers and added garlic to one. I gave her a little water with nutridrench in it. I also gave her a dose of Kocci Free. She went over and ate well after that. I have given the chickens a pumpkin this week as a natural wormer. I also gave everyone some fresh oregano this morning because it is a powerful antibiotic.
She is still lethargic, just sleeping. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
We are organic. I don't have potent meds on hand.
I read everything I could on here-
I checked her vent, it looks fine
her eyes are not cloudy or mucousy.
I couldn't find any evidence of lice or mites- but I am new and not positive I would be able to see what I am looking for. Should I treat for that?
She is just really tired, and has diarreah.
Help!
A few days ago I noticed my easter egger had a bit of a rattle to her breathing. I put some VetRx on her nostrils, and under her wings. The next day she seemed to be recovered. This morning, when I let everyone out into their run, she went over to a small puddle where water likes to collect from the roof- morning dew. She sat there and drank, and drank, and drank. She didn't get up and walk around like she usually does and she didn't move much when I got close. When she did move, her tail was down. I watched her awhile. She does have diarrhea, and its very watery. I felt her crop- it was quite soft and obviously full of water.
I cleaned out the waterers and added garlic to one. I gave her a little water with nutridrench in it. I also gave her a dose of Kocci Free. She went over and ate well after that. I have given the chickens a pumpkin this week as a natural wormer. I also gave everyone some fresh oregano this morning because it is a powerful antibiotic.
She is still lethargic, just sleeping. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
We are organic. I don't have potent meds on hand.
I read everything I could on here-
I checked her vent, it looks fine
her eyes are not cloudy or mucousy.
I couldn't find any evidence of lice or mites- but I am new and not positive I would be able to see what I am looking for. Should I treat for that?
She is just really tired, and has diarreah.
Help!