Sulkie Silkie

[Mddw]

I have a 21 week old Silkie pullet who has started acting very lethargic, staying in coop, and not acting like herself. Poop pic included.

 

[M-H-Fielding]

Sounds like she may be sick. Could you also post a pic of her?

 

[Eggcessive]

The poop being dark green looks like she is not eating much. Is she standing puffed up, and not eating or drinking? I would get some water into her right away, and electrolytes or poultry NutriDrench is good 1/2 ml per day. Coccidiosis may be a problem, or she could be kept from eating and drinking? Has she started laying? How does her crop feel—empty and flat, full, hard, or puffy? If coccidiosis could be a problem, you could start her on some Corid from the feedstore. Dosage is 2 tsp or 10 ml per gallon of water, or 1.5 tsp of the powder, for 5-7 days.

 

[Mddw]

The poop being dark green looks like she is not eating much. Is she standing puffed up, and not eating or drinking? I would get some water into her right away, and electrolytes or poultry NutriDrench is good 1/2 ml per day. Coccidiosis may be a problem, or she could be kept from eating and drinking? Has she started laying? How does her crop feel—empty and flat, full, hard, or puffy? If coccidiosis could be a problem, you could start her on some Corid from the feedstore. Dosage is 2 tsp or 10 ml per gallon of water, or 1.5 tsp of the powder, for 5-7 days.

Yes, she was puffed up standing, but when I put her in my lap, she laid down with her head and neck completely stretched out on my leg like chicks do when they sleep. 3 days ago, I noticed that she had head lice and I bathed her and put down more First Saturday Lime in area she sleeps. Today was first day I did not see any lice. I have her in “hospital box” and she has eaten a bunch and drank a lot of water. She has not started laying yet. I did not check her crop before bedtime, but I will first thing in the morning. How do I know if it is coccidiosis? Thank you for your help!