Sick bird

[casportpony]

Thanks for the update!

-Kathy

 

[mankatogirls]

Oh My, the pictures you posted are almost exactly what is wrong with my 2 yr old leghorn. I was thinking she's egg bound but scabby's rump looks just like that. She has seemed depressed for a week now and not eating or drinking much. With her extreme weight loss, I began panicking about what could be wrong with her. These pictures help but what if there is no liquid to drain?

 

[mankatogirls]

Checking in to see how Blackie is feeling? I have a two year old leghorn "scabby" with very similar symptoms and I'd like as much info as I can get. Like you, I'm not comfortable in putting her down unjustly and Scabby appears to be holding on. She just sleeps a lot and will eat or drink a little at a time. I did give her liquid calcium and a warm bath yesterday in case she is egg bound, her poop is looking normal but stinks. Any ideas?

 

[LaylaFlora]

UPDATE:


Blackie was found dead yesterday morning in the nest box. Her abdomen was VERY hard and swollen. My teenage son buried her. I didnt have the heart to perform a necropsy.

 

[casportpony]

Sorry for your loss.

-Kathy

 

[mankatogirls]

I'm sorry to hear about Blackie. Hope the rest of your girls stay well.