San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

[Knock Kneed Hen]

What do you think was the matter with her? I'm curious to as to what would get her so down. I'm so glad she made it through the night. I honestly didn't think she would from your description.

 

[crazy huhn]

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Tammy:

What a relief. Thank You for the update. Honestly, I was afraid to check back on your post, but the happier I am about the great news.

I also would be interested to know what you guys think was wrong with Stella and what helped her cure (so fast!!!).

 

[enzolove]

Re: Stella's miraculous recovery - Yesterday morning her eyes were bright, but her legs and neck were limp as she lay collapsed in a heap, the other hens walking over her. I held her on my lap wrapped in a towel for warmth supporting her head, keeping her hydrated with Pedialyte. She was not showing any signs of improving & I was starting to plan for the dreaded next step, as I thought she'd starve herself to death. I was distraught and afraid to leave her to go to the store for vitamins that Lynn recommended.

When Tammy came over, she gave her a half dropper of GNC liquid B Complex (grey bottle). Literally within minutes she perked up & shortly after was lifting her head a bit and grabbing my finger with her toes. She also gave her Marvel-Aid, a liquid sulfa based antibiotic for birds. I can't remember if she gave her some multi-vitamin drops as well, or just left those for me to give her over the next few days (thank you thank you SOOOO much!

) About an hour later, Stella was eating crumbles and drinking on her own! This morning she was standing strong in the crate, head up, looking completely normal.

I don't know what was wrong with her, I would have sworn Marek's from the symptoms, especially the hurdler's stance. Maybe she ate something toxic or got some sort of bacterial infection? I don't know, but I also believe in the power of prayer, and I know Stella felt all those good thoughts out there for her

She's squawking at me now, because she wants to run around outside with her gal pals - but I want to keep her isolated a while longer to make sure she's fully recovered, although she honestly seems 100% today. I'm continuing today with B-12 tablets that I had, crushed up in some baby food added to the crumble. I'll keep you all posted on her progress!!!

 

[perchie.girl]

Glad Stella is better....

 

[perchie.girl]

Very informative site I wanted to share....

http://www.poultryhub.org/poultrypedia/

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

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Yay! So glad she is better!!! Tammy your AWESOME!

 

[HatchingFever]

anyone is sd need some laying hens im gettting rid of two of mine polish cross and rir cross 10 dollars probley would sell cheaper to someone from byc laying eggs also 1 male and 3 female quail 7 each anyone i need these gone soon downsizeing the flock.

 

[SunValleySeramas]

Tammy, I had a blast with you today at the BIRD mart in Pamona. This story with the little hen shows everyone ot to jump to conclusions. we are very lucky to have people on this forum willing to drive to anothers home when is distress over a loved animal. I think the unfortunate thing is that if tammy did not come along the worst would have happened MHO. Tammy I learned allot about emergency chicken care on our 2 hr drive, sorry you had to hear Debbie talk the whole way. I think that at our next meet up you should do a demmo on what to do in emergency situations!!

BTW I did not come home with ANY living animals today!!!
~Cara

 

[dfdesigns]

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This is such a wonderful thing; Tammy, you are such a nice person! I would also be very interested in an "emergency chicken care" demo/talk. I've had plenty of practice with horses, but I am an admitted chicken novice. I'm always grateful to learn more!

So, so glad Stella is better today. May she go on to live a long, happy and healthy life!

Dana

 

[SunnyCalifornia]

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HF, So sorry, my coops are at capacity at the moment, and I just used up all my extra lumber on some remodeling

. You have some very pretty hens. Someone would be lucky to have them. If someone here has room, he has some cute girlies!! Hint hint...

Cara- good for you!! What willpower!!

I bet your eggs in the incubator had something to do with it?

Tammy- please, share your knowledge when you can. Obviously, we could all really learn something from you. I pictured myself in Michelle's shoes, and I had absolutely no idea what to do. I'm ready to go out and buy an emergency kit right now, sans emergency...

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