HootWhite
Chirping
5-6 month Buff Orpington Hen was bit by a dog on her back 2 months ago. She healed fine and in the past two weeks has been deteriorating health wise. Plumage is shiny and feathers are not falling out, eyes & nostrils are clear, no signs of external injury. Started with a limp, then neck s-shaped close to the body, became lame and laid around outside the coop. Moved into solitude 3 days ago. Has progressively became worse in past 3 days.
Treatment provided: Last 24 hours - Activated Charcoal (0.5 teaspoon to every 4 oz of water) administered by syringe. Last 48 hours provided Poly Infant Vitamins.
Overall time has transpired is about 10-12 days. The hen has been eating when placed in front of food and struggling to drink. Due to immobilization she cannot eat without assistance. Checked for feet paralysis and the hen grasps my finger with both feet. When attempting to walk she spreads her wings and falls on her side.
Other 4 hens are healthy and laying. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Treatment provided: Last 24 hours - Activated Charcoal (0.5 teaspoon to every 4 oz of water) administered by syringe. Last 48 hours provided Poly Infant Vitamins.
Overall time has transpired is about 10-12 days. The hen has been eating when placed in front of food and struggling to drink. Due to immobilization she cannot eat without assistance. Checked for feet paralysis and the hen grasps my finger with both feet. When attempting to walk she spreads her wings and falls on her side.
Other 4 hens are healthy and laying. Any thoughts or suggestions?