Sick Silkie Hen HELP!!!

[ACTWESTWING]

So i just checked on her once more and she is not gasping for air. So i'm thinking her getting wet and exposed to the cold may have been the problem and the antibiotics are helping with what i hope is just a respiratory infection.. i put a tarp over the small cabin coop (bc we have more rain coming tonight and tomorrow) so no more water can leak in and have started my other silkies that i had in their with her on antibiotics also just incase. I'm keeping my fingers crossed

 

[SilkiesnFrizzle]

I have a Silkie that I brought in because of the moist, wet weather. I like to use Vet RX, it's like Vics for animals. I put a little dab on their beak, and it helps them breathe easier. I also use Sulmet as an antibiotic and also I like to use SaveACHick, mixed in, in case the sick chick is weak and dehydrated.

 

[ACTWESTWING]

I have some saveachick! I'll go do that right now! Thanks!!!

 

[SilkiesnFrizzle]

No problem. Ive given mine watered down Gatorade in a pinch.

 

[ACTWESTWING]

Well my little girl has been having bowel movements so she must be getting some food intake! I've been helping her drink antibiotic water with a mixture of saveAchick in it. I'm still not sure whats wrong with her but lets keep our fingers crossed that she might pull through!

 

[SilkiesnFrizzle]

how is she doing?

 

[ACTWESTWING]

No change.. i started her on ivermectin today so if she has lice, mite or gapeworm it should fix it...