RP dying

[bxrowley]

This question may be too late, but I noticed yesterday one of my RP poults standing in the pen while the other 6 were out and about. I didn't think much of it, but this morning in the coop it was doing the same, while the others were anxious to get out and free range. I had to go in and pick her up, without of fuss, and take her outside in the yard. She would stand there, so I took my foot an nudged her to move, which she did. She wandered off under a bush where she's laying down with her head under her wing (she's till breathing). There's no evidence of injury or external disease, and the rest of the flock seems fine. I do have chickens, but none of shown problems. It's not been hot, as it was a couple weeks ago, so that shouldn't be it.

Any thoughts what I should do, or advise is appreciated.

 

[columbiacritter]

I would separate that poult immediately. If it has something contagious the worst thing you can do is leave it with the rest of the flock. Isolate it in a cage away from everyone else, chickens included. See if you can get it to eat or drink. Is it eating at all? Pooping, runny nose?

 

[bxrowley]

It's separated. She did move herself out from under the bush to the driveway (about 50ft), but not able to walk. Her eyes are wide and brite. No runny nose, no external symptoms. Put her beak in water but didn't seem like she drank, and no interest in food. I doubt she'll make it thru the night...

 

[casportpony]

Can you bring her indoors and provide a heat source for her? What medications do you have?

-Kathy
Gilroy, CA

 

[bxrowley]

She passed a couple hours ago. Wierd - she seemed fine a couple days ago, and everyone is doing fine. From the time I noticed her failing until she died was ~ 24hrs. Just pray she didn't have something contageous. I was thinking maybe she ingested something... No idea...

Thanks for your suggestion...