Something is wrong with my pullet

[thumper362]

Thanks Kathy, I won't give her any of its a bad idea. I have been giving her sav-a-chick electrolyte powder and probiotics in her water from the beginning. I have been keeping her in a crate in the house away from the rest of the flock and where it is easier for me to look after her.

 

[casportpony]

Ideal temp to keep her in is 80-85 degrees. Ideal amount of fluids for her is 30ml per 2.2 pounds every 6-8 hours.

-Kathy

 

[thumper362]

Oh Wow I better put a lamp on her! I'm sure its cooler then that in the house. Running out to TSC now to look for the Corid already have the fish tank tube. Is there anything else I should look for if they don't have it.

 

[casportpony]

Oh Wow I better put a lamp on her! I'm sure its cooler then that in the house. Running out to TSC now to look for the Corid already have the fish tank tube. Is there anything else I should look for if they don't have it.

Pedialye or Gatorade and corn syrup. Careful with a lamp, when they're that sick the don't do well under them. Maybe try a heating pad set on low or some hot water bottles. Let me know when your back so I can help you tube her.

-Kathy

 

[toynutz]

You're in good hands now with Kathy helping you. Good luck to Ms Cleo!

 

[thumper362]

Thank you for all of the well wishes, so far she is still holding on. With Kathy's help I was able to tube her and get some fluids and meds into her, so again Thank you Kathy for your help. Few people these days would take the time out of their day to talk a complete stranger through the process of tube feeding a chicken, I can say from our short acquaintance you Kathy are truly one of a kind. Unfortunately, Ms Cleo still isn't looking very good, I will however keep pulling for her until she gives up on us.

 

[Eggcessive]

Any idea where I can find this Corid I live close to a TSC but I'm not sure what else is close. I did start off feeding medicated feed for about the first 2 months, so do you still think coccidiosis could be the problem? I'm willing to do anything I can, I have been giving her water with a syringe for days now. I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't just have my DH cull her, I don't want her suffering.

I'm glad you didn't repeat the molasses flush, and are going to give Corid. Sometimes coccidiosis can make them look so weak that you think they can't stand, and it can look like Mareks. I'm sure the molasses flush may have stressed her more if she has become dehydrated, so I would make sure she is taking the Corid water well, or try to tube feed her. Giving her electrolyte water or Gatorade, Pedialyte, until you get the Corid started would help. I hope this helps.

 

[thumper362]

I'm glad you didn't repeat the molasses flush, and are going to give Corid.  Sometimes coccidiosis can make them look so weak that you think they can't stand, and it can look like Mareks.  I'm sure the molasses flush may have stressed her more if she has become dehydrated, so I would make sure she is taking the Corid water well, or try to tube feed her.  Giving her electrolyte water or Gatorade, Pedialyte, until you get the Corid started would help.  I hope this helps.

I was able to tube feed her both the Corid and some Gatorade. That's about all I can do for her.

 

[Eggcessive]

TSC usually has Corid, but supplies can run out. It may save time calling around. Some feed stores carry Ampromed which is the same stuff. Liquid amprollium or powder both are good. Dosage is 2 tsp of the liquid or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5-7 days. At the end of treatment give several days of vitamins and probiotics. Corid is not harmful, and although coccidiosis may not be the problem, it would help to rule it out.

 

[casportpony]

How is she doing?

-Kathy