Pale Comb PICTURE INCLUDED

[threehorses]

I've seen that chart. It never ceases to amaze me that we live in a state of emergency just about every day here in the summer.

 

[kathyinmo]

It is so wonderful to have all the technology available to us, that we have, and all the literature and sources, etc. The computer brings so much information (quickly, I might add), as well as differing opinions. It is, at times, difficult to decide how to handle situations.

One of the nice things about the BYC forum is that we can learn differing views, and experiences, and then decide how to proceed. Personally, I find the experienced chicken owners / caregivers give excellent advise based on EXPERIENCE. I prefer that myself.

I would like to thank threehorses and dlunicorn for the enlightening information offered.
chickbuddy.... I hope this finds your chicken in better health. Good luck!
Kathy

 

[chickbuddy]

Thank you everyone. I'm still feeding her watermelon and yogurt, but she is still pale and very sluggish. The two orps are fine.

 

[Andora]

Maybe she has an infection brewing somewhere in her that you can't see? I didn't read page two of the thread, but have you tried putting organic apple cider vinegar in their water? That is a good dose of vitamin C and a mild anti-bacterial and anti-viral thing.

 

[horsejody]

I hope she's doing better. When I saw that picture it reminded me of how I look when I have a migraine.

 

[chickbuddy]

She's hardly eating and drinking, she just stands there in the run or just lays down in egg laying position. She is still very pale. It's not so hot today like it was the past week. No panting at all today.

 

[jjthink]

Hmmmm..that doesn't sound good. Is it possible to keep her indoors for awhile in temps much easier for her to handle? And so you can observe her egg laying (or lack thereof), eating, drinking and pooping? If she is still having a problem when in pleasant temps, then there is more going on, and it does sound like there may be more going on. I know this is complicated, because how then does she reacclimate again if the temps stay up for another 2 months..... but if she's hardly eating and drinking, I get the feeling there is something beyond heat seriously needing tending. If you are able to get blood work and parasite test it may shed light. I had a hen go lethargic last September and blood work revealed results consistent with infection and/or inflammation, cause unknown. She responded immediately to treatment but I had the distinct sense I would lose her without it as she went down fast - something hit her hard. She's been a very happy camper since (except for dog attacks----grrrrrrrrrr---with gargantuan nursing effort, she is okay now).
JJ