Sick hen maybe coccidosis? Impacted crop??

[Carolrich]

Warning, do not give mineral oil with DSS.[/QUOTE
Thank you for this.

 

[Carolrich]

18 french is what I use on almost all of my chickens. If they have a few sizes, get 1 of each if you can. Anything smaller than 14 is really too small for birds over 2 pounds.

I ordered several sizes including a 14 and an 18

 

[Carolrich]

At least if you see a vet, they may be able to do an xray to see if she has anything that might show up there. It is frustrating that she is not improving, but good that she ate some today. Kathy may have better advice, but 5 ml of mineral oil is probably a good dose for a chicken. I would only give it once. Here is a good link with pictures on giving medicines to peafowl, which is the same with a chicken:
https://unitedpeafowlassociation.org/articles/oral-medication-dosing-of-peafowl/

Edited to say that I agree with not giving mineral oil with Colase or doccusate sodium. But the Colase would be easier to give, and I think you can give 2 of those orally.

Which would be best: Colace caps or the mineral oil?

 

[Eggcessive]

The mineral oil will act as a laxative while the colace will help soften crop or intestinal contents, and may help with a crop impaction. Either one should work. The mineral oil should be given slowly so she doesn’t aspirate it.

 

[Carolrich]

The mineral oil will act as a laxative while the colace will help soften crop or intestinal contents, and may help with a crop impaction. Either one should work. The mineral oil should be given slowly so she doesn’t aspirate it.

Thanks. Kathy was wary of mineral oil unless I could tube it. I asked my daughter to bring Colace as well. I will proceed with Colace. I love you guys. In future, I will have all these supplies on hand for the next crisis. Hard living out in the woods with limited transportation.

 

[Eggcessive]

The colace can be swallowed whole, just place one in the back of the beak. That makes it a bit safer.

 

[Carolrich]

I agree. In any event, when the catheters arrive, I will have the mineral oil in case of another crisis. Will keep y'all posted

 

[Carolrich]

@casportpony
Her latest

 

[casportpony]

How many ml's of fluids has she had in the last 24 hours?

 

[Carolrich]

About 110, and 2 scrambled eggs she will not take water voluntarily. She is eating this voluntarily from my hand. I've offered softened crumbles, bits of tuna, grapes. . .these are usually her favorites. She just takes the egg. Should I place the softened crumbles in Her mouth tomorrow? Her last doses of direct Corid and dewormer are tomorrow. She had 2 Colace this morning. Her morning poop was dryer and browner bur not more than a tsp. More Colace tonight?