Pullet starving, poopy butt, won't eat much, not standing

[daxigait]

Chickens sometimes get diarrhea or vent gleet for various reasons. Keep her hydrated and eating like @chickenchaser said. And also flush her system with epsom salts to remove any toxins. Adding probotics and vitamins to her food or water should help too. Here's an article on how to use epsom salts
http://pin.it/Tuti7Fr

Is this on BYC anywhere? I don't have Pinterest.

 

[chickluvinfreak]

Is this on BYC anywhere? I don't have Pinterest.

This link is directly to the website so hopefully that works http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/12/v...campaign=Feed:+tillysnest/vxqr+(Tilly's+Nest)

 

[daxigait]

Yes, I seem to recall being told they need to be at 85F if it's possible when they are stressed/injured/ill. At 58F, definitely heat pad, I would think.

Thanks Kristen. I wish I knew why with constant food present in the run she would be this thin. Either she is not eating for some reason, or something is stealing her nutrition.

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

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I suppose she could be being bullied (I'm always forgetting to consider that in my own birds). But the diarrhea points to illness, I think.

This may sound strange, but what about cocci? It's not the typical presentation, but I think I read about it possibly presenting this way (you don't have to see blood). If you have Amprol/Corid around, you could consider trying to treat her. Just spitballing...

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/2/Coccidiosis Management/43/symptoms-and-diagnosis/

- Ant Farm

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

I just realized it's cold for you - so maybe not. It's so warm here, my mind went to that as a possibility.

 

[chickluvinfreak]

This link is directly to the website so hopefully that works http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/12/v...campaign=Feed:+tillysnest/vxqr+(Tilly's+Nest)

Oops that wasn't even the epsom salt article http://hencam.com/henblog/2011/02/the-epsom-salt-cure/

 

[daxigait]

I suppose she could be being bullied (I'm always forgetting to consider that in my own birds). But the diarrhea points to illness, I think.

This may sound strange, but what about cocci? It's not the typical presentation, but I think I read about it possibly presenting this way (you don't have to see blood). If you have Amprol/Corid around, you could consider trying to treat her. Just spitballing...

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/2/Coccidiosis Management/43/symptoms-and-diagnosis/

- Ant Farm

Possibly, I am worried now that she is not using her legs right of something much worse.

 

[daxigait]

Well, I did the epsom salt, and she continues to drink, but she is not keeping herself upright well which spells big trouble. I just wish I knew what trouble.

 

[chickluvinfreak]

Well, I did the epsom salt, and she continues to drink, but she is not keeping herself upright well which spells big trouble. I just wish I knew what trouble.

Is their no vet near you? I'm not sure what's going on

 

[daxigait]

Is their no vet near you? I'm not sure what's going on

I called her, but she did not answer tonight. I appreciate your help. I have done all I can for now not knowing what is wrong. I have to be up in 4.5 hours so I am going to bed. Thank you.