Went out to feed the flock this morning (I have four) and found one on her back, flapping one foot/wing. Picked her up and discovered her tail and vent were crusted with poop,'so brought her in, gave her a warm bath and a feather trim. I figured I'd start with the most obvious issue first.
She is still paralyzed on one side, rolls onto her back when you out her down and flops uncontrollably.
I wrapped her in a towel and have her under a heat lamp since she's damp. She's still since she's loosely bound, but I'm not sure what to do from here.
She's about five months old, a Cornish (so much smaller than my three regular-sized hens). She hasn't eaten, drunk or pooped in the hour or so since I found her.
And OF COURSE my husband is away for the weekend, so I'm having a little freak out dealing with our first sick chicken alone.
I'd love some advice/opinions. Thanks!
She is still paralyzed on one side, rolls onto her back when you out her down and flops uncontrollably.
I wrapped her in a towel and have her under a heat lamp since she's damp. She's still since she's loosely bound, but I'm not sure what to do from here.
She's about five months old, a Cornish (so much smaller than my three regular-sized hens). She hasn't eaten, drunk or pooped in the hour or so since I found her.
And OF COURSE my husband is away for the weekend, so I'm having a little freak out dealing with our first sick chicken alone.
I'd love some advice/opinions. Thanks!