Sick Chicken

[DUccle Cottage]

I lost track of this thread and didn't find it again until now. How is Louie doing this evening? Were you able to administer the meds? Has he eaten anything? If it helps at all, I have a bantam d'uccle rooster that weighs just around 2lbs. I imagine a serama is that or perhaps a little less, perhaps in the 1.5lb range, especially if he had a cold and hasn't been eating much.

Morning update: Louie is lethargic but alive. He is a very strong rooster!
I administered his meds yesterday and it hopefully should help. He has eaten chicken feed mush, egg yolk, and mashed pumpkin. He does kind of shake his head when he eats but most of it gets down. I am assuming he is a little over 1 pound.

 

[kcan2]

Morning update: Louie is lethargic but alive. He is a very strong rooster!
I administered his meds yesterday and it hopefully should help. He has eaten chicken feed mush, egg yolk, and mashed pumpkin. He does kind of shake his head when he eats but most of it gets down. I am assuming he is a little over 1 pound.

That is great! Rooting for Louie!
Hopefully the worst of what he had is already gone and he can now fight his way back with good care and rest!

 

[DUccle Cottage]

Update: Louie is doing better! He has been non moving for a day and syringe fed and a moment ago I saw him preen. He also has both eyes open.

 

[Tookie]

Update: Louie is doing better! He has been non moving for a day and syringe fed and a moment ago I saw him preen. He also has both eyes open.

That's good to hear!

 

[kcan2]

Update: Louie is doing better! He has been non moving for a day and syringe fed and a moment ago I saw him preen. He also has both eyes open.

Wow, great news! It also speaks of your nursing skills

 

[DUccle Cottage]

Update: Louie is doing better! After being lethargic and limp for two days alongside spoon feeding he ate and drank for the first time today on his own from food and water bowls. He even has clearer and bright eyes. I am ecstatic!

 

[Tookie]

Update: Louie is doing better! After being lethargic and limp for two days alongside spoon feeding he ate and drank for the first time today on his own from food and water bowls. He even has clearer and bright eyes. I am ecstatic!

That's great!

 

[DUccle Cottage]

When he is 100% better how long do I have to wait to introduce him back into the flock?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Glad to hear he's doing so much better!

I'd finish up all his meds, get the SLM treated and make sure he's in really good shape before putting him back.

 

[kcan2]

Does Louie have a comeback photo? Or can he?
Animals getting better is some of the best kind of news Go Louie!