sick baby

[sissybug9491]

My RIR is sick. She does not seem able to stand. She is not eating or drinking. This started late yesterday and she is my baby. I need advice!!!

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is she? Can she move her legs and wings, and can she curl her toes when you stroke the bottom of the feet? Has it been very hot where you live, and could she be dehydrated? Is she alert or lethargic, and is she having any diarrhea? I would get some poultry vitamins with electrolytes such as SaveAChick or Vitamins with Lactobacillus, and add them to water. Dip her beak as often as you can manage for today and tonight. Was she vaccinated for Mareks disease?

 

[sissybug9491]

Thanks for the questions.but they came to late. we lost Baby this morning. She was only 5 months old but she gave us lots of joy. the other five girls seem to be fine but we will miss Baby. thanks again.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry for your loss. Did you ever figure out what was wrong with her?

 

[sissybug9491]

No we do not know what was wrong. But the other girls are fine. Thanks for you thoughts.