Hello!
I am not sure if anyone can shed some light on the subject as the vet was none the wiser.
My chicken Hilda is lethargic and withdrawn, and shaking head often.
Stands in one place most of the day not moving much. Crop and wattle Is still very red, as is face- which is odd. Currently on 10 day antibiotic drops that haven’t done much yet (day 4)
Prior to this I found worm in poop along with lots of stringy orange stuff (intestinal lining?). Vet said it was not just the worms but her (previous) infection returning so antibiotics first and finish them before wormer.
Eyes, nose, ear are clear.
Off Feed, but eats a little egg and yoghurt. Generally looks miserable and not usual outgoing self.
I have 2 chickens (one Sussex Brown I think and also rescue hybrid I added to keep her company 1 month ago)
Original hens from flock were a group of 3 my sister got as pullets.
The other 2 passed away (one from a foot problem and one from cancerous growth) and we were left with Hilda as my sis couldn’t take them in her new place. She’s about 2.
Hilda is on her 3rd bout of illness (!)
1st time vet said bacterial infection and gave a mild antibiotic that I gave her on bread (low dose)
She recovers. Then gets very ill, watery diarrhea and on deaths door. Give her 7 day antibiotic tablet from vets and she recovers to full health, which is when I introduce new rescue hen. she is very happy to have a friend and also very healthy. Then I notice she’s getting weird again! Shaking head, eating less and I see the stringy stuff in poop. Then the worms and we take her to vet. She checks over and says she’s fine! Tests poop and seems ok other than worms. They dont have wormer anyway we have to order it. then the next day she’s worse which is when the vet gives us MORE anti biotics (drops this time)
It’s not helping yet and we can’t worm her till finished. I’m wondering if it’s neurological? Can chickens get that? The vet had no idea on the head shaking. She is hanging in there. Limbs still strong, just the shaking and lethargy and looks sad.
Any ideas?
Help massively appreciated. I’d hate to think she’s in pain and do not want to put her through that if it’s the case.
The other chicken I introduced is very affected by her and does everything she does! so won’t come out either- Even though that one is eating well and generally ok. Hilda- the ill one-was laying until about 10 days ago although the eggs were sometimes wrinkled.
Sorry for long post! Appreciate suggestions
Joanna
I am not sure if anyone can shed some light on the subject as the vet was none the wiser.
My chicken Hilda is lethargic and withdrawn, and shaking head often.
Stands in one place most of the day not moving much. Crop and wattle Is still very red, as is face- which is odd. Currently on 10 day antibiotic drops that haven’t done much yet (day 4)
Prior to this I found worm in poop along with lots of stringy orange stuff (intestinal lining?). Vet said it was not just the worms but her (previous) infection returning so antibiotics first and finish them before wormer.
Eyes, nose, ear are clear.
Off Feed, but eats a little egg and yoghurt. Generally looks miserable and not usual outgoing self.
I have 2 chickens (one Sussex Brown I think and also rescue hybrid I added to keep her company 1 month ago)
Original hens from flock were a group of 3 my sister got as pullets.
The other 2 passed away (one from a foot problem and one from cancerous growth) and we were left with Hilda as my sis couldn’t take them in her new place. She’s about 2.
Hilda is on her 3rd bout of illness (!)
1st time vet said bacterial infection and gave a mild antibiotic that I gave her on bread (low dose)
She recovers. Then gets very ill, watery diarrhea and on deaths door. Give her 7 day antibiotic tablet from vets and she recovers to full health, which is when I introduce new rescue hen. she is very happy to have a friend and also very healthy. Then I notice she’s getting weird again! Shaking head, eating less and I see the stringy stuff in poop. Then the worms and we take her to vet. She checks over and says she’s fine! Tests poop and seems ok other than worms. They dont have wormer anyway we have to order it. then the next day she’s worse which is when the vet gives us MORE anti biotics (drops this time)
It’s not helping yet and we can’t worm her till finished. I’m wondering if it’s neurological? Can chickens get that? The vet had no idea on the head shaking. She is hanging in there. Limbs still strong, just the shaking and lethargy and looks sad.
Any ideas?
Help massively appreciated. I’d hate to think she’s in pain and do not want to put her through that if it’s the case.
The other chicken I introduced is very affected by her and does everything she does! so won’t come out either- Even though that one is eating well and generally ok. Hilda- the ill one-was laying until about 10 days ago although the eggs were sometimes wrinkled.
Sorry for long post! Appreciate suggestions
Joanna