Thank you, I had asked what food she had been on, but the response was very vague, so I have her with a layer feed with scratch and grit. Should I offer the grit in a separate dish?
How long would you recommend quarantining?
I was thinking of treating with corid just in case.
Do provide the grit free choice in a separate dish.
I would also limit the amount of scratch, just offer it as a small treat and let her focus on eating the layer feed for the majority of her diet.
She's a Cutie!
For nails, I just use a pair of dog nail clippers. She has light colored nails, so if you take a strong light, you should be able to see where the quick it and avoid cutting too much. I usually just trim a little at a time.
I would want to introduce her to dirt/pathogens found on property before treating with Corid. So that's why I suggested a pan of dirt when possible. This is what I do with brooder raised chicks, give them dirt so they get introduced slowly to their environment. Once she's been exposed to the dirt for about 5-7 days, then you can give Corid. Make sense?
Ideally, quarantine should be 30 days. Some folks go with a 2 week observation period.
She could still carry something and be asymptomatic or she could pick something up from your existing flock, there's always a risk when bringing in new birds regardless of how long quarantine periods are.
And you're right, if she's been kept in an apartment, then going out to cold temps would be a shock and stress to her. Very wise of you to work on getting her acclimated to cooler temperatures.
I think she's a very lucky lady for you to have taken her in
