Taking Care of Swirls, the Wry Neck Silkie

[NubbyRyuu]

I noticed something red in one of her stools! Did I do something wrong??

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It's amazing how all that works.

We're pretty sure she got injured when we were transporting them to the coop, since she was fine before hand. Hm, dunno if it's slow to be honest, she seems to eat fine. Maybe the crop just slows down closer to evening?

I noticed something red in one of her stools! Did I do something wrong??

Can you post a photo of the poop?
I would leave feed all day for her to eat, the crop should be full at night, empty in the morning.

 

[NubbyRyuu]

Can you post a photo of the poop?
I would leave feed all day for her to eat, the crop should be full at night, empty in the morning.

I actually cleaned and threw it out. I haven't seen any red stuff since so, maybe it was a weird fluke. I made an appt for her tomorrow at a vet, so hopefully we'll know what up and what action to take.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I actually cleaned and threw it out. I haven't seen any red stuff since so, maybe it was a weird fluke. I made an appt for her tomorrow at a vet, so hopefully we'll know what up and what action to take.

If you see any more, take some photos. It could have been a one time intestinal shedding, but if it's consistent or if poop looks bloody, she becomes lethargic, then it would be best to treat for Coccidiosis.

 

[NubbyRyuu]

If you see any more, take some photos. It could have been a one time intestinal shedding, but if it's consistent or if poop looks bloody, she becomes lethargic, then it would be best to treat for Coccidiosis.

Will do! Wait, intestinal shedding? I would hope she's not getting sick on top of this. Her stools have been normal since that one this morning, which is a good thing.

 

[NubbyRyuu]

Swirly's been having a better day today! Had her out on the floor for an hour so she could move around a bit more freely. She held her head up a good few times, and even took steps forward to my hot wheels car I set out. Also had a good nap together. When I replenished her food mid-afternoon, she held her head up (albeit sideways) and walked forward! I went to check on her a few mins ago, and she did it again! Though she doesn't seem very confident, quickly reverting to her reverse walk, at least she's trying!

Also, I found a second dropping with some odd red in it:

She's going to the vet tomorrow anyway, so I'm hoping this is nothing. Maybe it's what I'm putting in her food?

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is she now? It would not hurt to start her on Corid or a sulfa antibiotic if the vet sees any coccidia in her droppings (they can check the droppings with a fecal test.) Glad that you can take her to a vet.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Will do! Wait, intestinal shedding? I would hope she's not getting sick on top of this. Her stools have been normal since that one this morning, which is a good thing.

Sometimes there can be a little intestinal shedding - it's the sloughing off as the chick grows. A one time thing is not that concerning, but I agree with @Eggcessive take a stool sample with you when you go to the vet, they can look to see if there is an Coccidia to be concerned about.

Keep us posted.

 

[NubbyRyuu]

How old is she now? It would not hurt to start her on Corid or a sulfa antibiotic if the vet sees any coccidia in her droppings (they can check the droppings with a fecal test.) Glad that you can take her to a vet.

She's a month. Everyone hatched in February I think the week of Valentine's. Haha, I'm sure she'll provide some herself, but if I see another red one, I'll grab it.

 

[NubbyRyuu]

Sometimes there can be a little intestinal shedding - it's the sloughing off as the chick grows. A one time thing is not that concerning, but I agree with @Eggcessive take a stool sample with you when you go to the vet, they can look to see if there is an Coccidia to be concerned about.

Keep us posted.

Huh, interesting. Kinda like a "chicken period" XD. So much going on with these little guys!