Queen Victoria wont eat or drink

[ValerieJ]

Does anyone know if I can give her half a baby aspirin in some water, in case the panting is a fever? That is, if I can get her to drink water. I've been giving it to her in a dropper, but atm she is clamping her mouth shut.

 

[TwoCrows]

Does anyone know if I can give her half a baby aspirin in some water, in case the panting is a fever? That is, if I can get her to drink water. I've been giving it to her in a dropper, but atm she is clamping her mouth shut.

Yes, You can give her an entire baby aspirin. (Baby only)

 

[TwoCrows]

Will she eat a raisin? I usually shove a baby aspirin in a raisin and they gobble it down. Even a blueberry works well.

 

[ValerieJ]

Will she eat a raisin? I usually shove a baby aspirin in a raisin and they gobble it down. Even a blueberry works well.

Thanks. I'll try that. I just got her to drink a little water. Also, we compared her abdomen to her sister's and they feel pretty much the same, except everything about Queen V seems emptier, thinner and lighter. I wish I would have brought her in a couple days ago.

 

[featherhead007]

The poor baby. I'm with ya, because I know your helpless, desperate, feelings at the moment.

 

[TwoCrows]

That's good on the abdomen, she is probably not internally laying or some other sort of Ascites.

Sounds like it's either a yeast or a bacteria, the Copper will also kill off any E.coli and a few other bacteria in the gut.

 

[ValerieJ]

That's good on the abdomen, she is probably not internally laying or some other sort of Ascites.

Sounds like it's either a yeast or a bacteria, the Copper will also kill off any E.coli and a few other bacteria in the gut.

I'll look for that locally tomorrow. I just gave her the baby aspirin in a blueberry, but I had to open her mouth and put it in. She was not interested at all.

Thanks for all of your help!!!! Thanks @Eggcessive for the article. I think you're right. You guys are awesome!

 

[Beaglegal]

Antibiotics concern me if it's a yeast based problem because they would kill off the bacteria needed to fight yeast. As I read the article @Eggcessive gave me I am more convinced it is vent gleet. When I looked into her mouth thought I could see little white spots, but I couldn't get those to show up on a photo, and we took a dozen of them.

Ugh...I need my veterinarian to call me back and look at this girl.

I did order it, but the earliest it will get here is Monday. I will run into town tomorrow to get vaginal cream and see if TSC or the Farm Store have the copper. Meanwhile I'm using the probiotics. So happy I had that on hand!!!

I'm so worried about her. I don't know if she'll be with us in the morning. i can't believe how fast she is declining right now.

Do you have a good chicken vet?

 

[chicknmania]

First off, she wouldn't lay eggs if she is sick. And maybe start with the basics first. Have you had a fecal test done to see if she has worms? Have you ever dewormed her? If not, that's a good place to start. Have you tried tempting her with goodies like applesauce mixed in crumbles, , bread crumbs soaked in buttermilk, minced grapes, scrambled eggs, to try and get her to eat? Or even red jello. Anything, especially something to get some fluids into her. Worms would keep her from eating or drinking. Her vent being red might just be irritation from having diarrhea, possibly. Likewise, her tail will drop for no other reason but that she is sick. She's very sick. That's why she's doing that. And that's why she's not eating or drinking. You can try using a dropper to give her some water in the side of her beak. If I were you, I wouldn't give her aspirin just yet. And definitely not antibiotics.

 

[ValerieJ]

Do you have a good chicken vet?

I have a vet and she will see my chicken. I've not needed a chicken vet before. She's an excellent dog and cat vet, so fingers crossed.