Silkie fell in the duck pond

[3sunshinegirls]

I have a 3 mo old Silkie chicken that fell in the duck pond. She had been swimming for an hour or so...wet and chilled. I gently dried her with multiple towels. Laid her on a heating pad for a few minutes, alternating with holding her since I don't want her to get too warm. Now I have her in an open cooler, over a hot water bottle and towel. She is in the garage as opposed to the a/c in the house. Should I try to syringe feed her anything?? I don't want to stress her more, but wondering if some warm liquid may help?

 

[rIrs roost]

I wouldn't force her to eat. Just make sure she's got food and water. Make sure that she does eat and drink on her own,

 

[3sunshinegirls]

Thanks! I found a thread that suggested blow drying and I did that then left her to rest. When I checked on her shortly after, she had perked up!! So I just set her in the nest box with her sisters thinking they will keep her the right temp. I'll be sure to watch her eat first thing..and she will get some apple cider vinegar in her water.

 

[rIrs roost]

I'm sure she'll be fine. Good luck and please give us an update on her.

 

[3sunshinegirls]

She is eating this am and back in the coop. Thank you!

 

[rIrs roost]

She is eating this am and back in the coop. Thank you!

that's great news.