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I think I have him talked into turkeys! He saw the white ones and I think that did it plus I read the comments you guys gave on them lol. And he stayed home from work to finish new improved duck house!! Almost done!
 
hyzenthlay said:
Thank you, fisherlady and @Auroradream26
.  What do you mean, treat for parasites?  Corid, or something else?  I have a few worming medications in my first aid kit that I've never used, but I could throw one of those at her if it might help.  I also have VetRx, but that's mostly just for respiratory issues, right?  She doesn't seem to have a runny nose, coughing/sneezing, or anything like that.    

She is a tough old bird, and she's lived a good long life.  I'd certainly be ok letting her go--that would be easier.  I have never euthanized a chicken--I'm not opposed to the concept, but I would have a very hard time doing anything bloody or physical, especially on this little old girl we've had since my daughter was a baby.  I wish I had something very peaceful like strong pain meds or sedatives that would knock her out, but I don't even know if that works on chickens.  Anyway, since she is hanging on for now I figured I will throw whatever minimally invasive treatments I have at her that might help.  If she seems to move from resting to distress, we may have to evaluate other options. :/  
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I was referring to mites and lice in particular, they can be devastating to a weaker or vulnerable bird such as very old, very young and broodies... I use Seven dust for them if seen.
 
fisherlady said:
I was referring to mites and lice in particular, they can be devastating to a weaker or vulnerable bird such as very old, very young and broodies... I use Seven dust for them if seen.
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Thanks, fisherlady! I don't have any Sevin dust, but I could get some. I do have diatomaceous earth, so I could maybe try that in the meantime. I didn't see any sign of mites when I looked last night, but

Here's the 24 hour update on my little old Chamomile. She seems to be improving! I just went down to check on her, and she was standing, walking a bit, and had her eyes open! She had me really worried this morning, because she was breathing too fast, almost panting, with her mouth open--it started to look like she might be in pain/distress. But now her breathing is slow and steady, and she has her mouth closed again. She has also gotten a bit feistier--when I try to open her beak to give her the treated water, she tries to pull away and fight a bit, which she wasn't strong enough to do before.

I noticed from the label that I could give her a few mls of the Nutridrench full strength, so I did that around 1pm, along with another 20ml of water dosed with Corid, electrolytes, and I also added Terramycin (probably not ideal, looks like Tylan50 would be more broad spectrum, but it's the only antibiotic I have here). We'll see. It's the first time I've felt even a little optimistic about her chances so far, but she's certainly far from out of the woods. At least we can hold off on the funeral arrangements for now (my 8yo daughter was soo sad about Chamomile last night, and asked if we could bury her tonight and have a little memorial for her--we haven't done that for any other chicken, but Chamomile is pretty special).

ETA - I started writing this half an hour ago, and got sidetracked with work. But when I just went down to check on her again now, she is drinking on her own! Not just a little, either--she looked like she was thirsty and drinking quite a bit, so I put the treated water in the waterer, and now she is treating herself! :)
 
hyzenthlay said:
Ok, I got her inside and I think it was the right thing to do, but she does look worse now. She's laying with her head resting on the ground and her wings relaxed by her side instead of pulled up tight like they were before--maybe she feels more relaxed in the warmth. She's breathing very slowly and softly now, and I don't think she ever opened her eyes as I brought her in and gave her a more thorough check over. I doubt she will last long, so I just have her snuggled up with some fresh bedding and soft towels, and the lights dimmed.
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I see this was posted 22 hours ago, so I'm guessing that she's passed by now. Just wanted to say that seems like you've done everything right, at least if I was a chicken I'm pretty sure I'd like to live at your house. . :hugs
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Ed:

I don't have a contact directly (Blarney does though)...there's a show breeder in Coatsville, Chester co...that has white and showgirl silkies.....Lisa is the first name,,,,,
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Thank you.  Would love to hear more if anyone knows.
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Hi Ed. Her name is Liz Webb and she owns Hacker Hollow Farm. You can find her pretty easily on FB.
 
Blarneyeggs said:
I see this was posted 22 hours ago, so I'm guessing that she's passed by now. Just wanted to say that seems like you've done everything right, at least if I was a chicken I'm pretty sure I'd like to live at your house. . :hugs
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Thanks! :). You're very reasonable to assume that she has passed by now--that's what I expected too--but check out the update above! The old girl is stubbornly refusing to give up the ghost. She has never been sick a day in her life up till now, so I think I owed her all the care I can give. :)
 
AnneInTheBurbs said:
So last night when collecting eggs, I noticed one of the nests had a bunch of black feathers in it. That was what happened before my current broody went broody. I wonder...:p

Also, my turkey has plopped herself in a corner of the coop. She is definitely trying to hacth eggs. I'll probably try to break her of it soon.

Edited to add. She is sitting in the nest now and screamed and bit me like sister did before. We shall see....

Current broody on the right, possible broody on the left. Confused Silkie in the middle...

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Of all birds, you'd think it would be the silkie confusing the sex links lol. I can't wait to see what babies you hatch in the next week :)
 
I've got my first eggs collected from my separation pens being set tonight. Not exactly a ton but there's 7 lav ameraucana, 8 CCL and 4 silkie going in. I'm hoping they lay better for next week's collection. I may be setting a dozen turkey eggs tonight too...most likely lol
 

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