Esthermshapiro
Chirping
- Apr 20, 2020
- 6
- 13
- 51
Hi everyone, we just received 2 easter egger pullets from a place in Michigan, we are in Arizona. They advised us that it would be 1-2 days, it took 3 days. They put a piece of fruit in with them, nothing else. When they arrived they were clearly overheated and dehydrated. Since arrival one is doing great, the other had laid an egg in transit and then again shortly after arrival and nothing more. She has been very listless, stands with her eyes closed, is pale, has liquid diarrhea, not eating unless we force feed her (we are giving her electrolytes, apple cider vinegar, probiotics, fresh veggies, cooked eggs) but even then she only takes in scant amounts. She is losing weight, and is not coming out of this after a week now. :-(
A local expert says she's afraid this hen is permanently injured from the dehydration. Of course the hatchery isn't being responsible for this at all.
We would appreciate any guidance, support, etc.
Thanks so much!
Esther
A local expert says she's afraid this hen is permanently injured from the dehydration. Of course the hatchery isn't being responsible for this at all.
We would appreciate any guidance, support, etc.
Thanks so much!
Esther