Project Summer: My Sickly Chicken

[BantamFan4Life]

I would start treating asap. She is sick, and if you don't treat her she'll probably get worse. I would at least separate her from the flock.

Yeah, I might have to do that today. I think it's a genetic problem or something, the other chickens would have caught it now if they could have.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Quote: Well the fact that Ivan was sick, and now Summer is sick, worries me.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Well the fact that Ivan was sick, and now Summer is sick, worries me.

True, I think it's a genetic problem from the hatchery I ordered from. Summer is missing a few toes and toenails and Ivan had split wing. :/

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Quote: Those are only defaults, not exactly a genetic issue. I had 4 Porcelain d'Uccles from Ideal, and all of them had missing outside toes and nails.

I don't mean to sound bossy, or rude, but I recommend treating her.

 

[TwoCrows]

X2 Never wait to treat sick birds. By the time they are exhibiting symptoms, sometimes they are only days away from death. Natures way with birds.

I have purchased chicks from Privett hatchery, living in New Mexico here and have never had any issues with the birds. So I wouldn't necessarily blame the hatchery. I am not defending them either. But either way, I would start treatment as soon as possible.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Thanks for the advice guys

 

[SilkiesForEver]

How's she doing?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Better, actually

 

[b.hromada]

I'm so glad to hear she is doing better.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

I'm so glad to hear she is doing better.

Thanks