The EMERGENCY Thread!!!

[new2thisstuff]

I thought I would update you on the chick with wry neck. She's eating chick food and scrambled eggs. You can probably see how full she is in the video below. She had just had her nightly scrambled eggs. I put her with one of the other smaller chicks to have company.

Below is a video of her. Do you think continued poly-vi-sol will help her to be able to function normally?

 

[minihorse927]

I would continue poly vi sol. She looks much better now. She can stand on her own now and that will improve more. Glad to see her doing so good.

 

[yochickiemomma]

Hopefully y'all can help my little Peanut. she's a silky mix about 10-12 wks old. Bought her 2 weeks ago from an unknown breeder (will NEVER do that again!). First few days in isolation went good, then she pooped more blood than poo. Looked like shed intestine but to be safe I started her on Corid the next day. I treated her according to directions from another thread for 7 days. ( finished treatment yesterday) In that weeks time she had a few intermittent days w spots of blood in her poo. Last few days all looked okay but this morning I saw a pink tint in one of her fresh poops. (I clean her poops out of her tote at least once a day and give fresh bedding). My ultimate question is should I be concerned or let it go a couple days? I was planning on starting the integration process in a week but don't want her to share anything bad w my other 2 bantams. Thanks in advance for everyones input.

 

[casportpony]

Hopefully y'all can help my little Peanut. she's a silky mix about 10-12 wks old. Bought her 2 weeks ago from an unknown breeder (will NEVER do that again!). First few days in isolation went good, then she pooped more blood than poo. Looked like shed intestine but to be safe I started her on Corid the next day. I treated her according to directions from another thread for 7 days. ( finished treatment yesterday) In that weeks time she had a few intermittent days w spots of blood in her poo. Last few days all looked okay but this morning I saw a pink tint in one of her fresh poops. (I clean her poops out of her tote at least once a day and give fresh bedding). My ultimate question is should I be concerned or let it go a couple days? I was planning on starting the integration process in a week but don't want her to share anything bad w my other 2 bantams. Thanks in advance for everyones input.

@yochickiemomma , did you do Corid for 5 days at the severe amount, then 7-14 at the lesser amount?

• Powder is 1.5 teaspoons for 5 days, then 1/3 teaspoon for 7-14 days
• Liquid is 2 teaspoons for 5 days, then 1/2 teaspoon for 7-14 days

That is what the mfg and the FDA recommend.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Hi everybody,

I have found that a lot of people that make a thread about their emergency sometimes don't get answers until its too late so i am making this thread so that all those people needing IMMEDIATE help! I will need other people to join to help in answering too!

So hit us with your problems!

It would be helpful for if people could provide more info when posting about their sick birds. Below is a post post the stickies.

POSTING GUIDELINES for Emergencies / Diseases and Cures.

Please help us to help you.
When you need to post in the "Emergencies / Diseases and Cures" section please make the title of your thread concise and specific. For example, to title a thread "HELP" or "URGENT" or "EMERGENCY", etc., is not helpful for us or for you. Nor is telling us "my hen is sick, what should I do?" A good example of a new thread subject: "Chicken got into the pool-barely breathing! Help!"

Off topic posts will be moved, with an explanation, to an area better suited to that post.

Give us the following information. The more you tell us, the better we will be able to help you.

1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use

Remember that we are not veterinarians. We help based on our own research and experiences.
We cannot monitor the board 24/7, and therefore do not guarantee we can always help, much as we would wish to.
We should never be a replacement if real medical attention is required.
If your situation seems to require a trip to the vet, please do so. It is always a good idea to know of an avian vet in your area in case your situation is bad enough that we cannot help. We encourage you to visit the Reference Forum and read up there before you need the information.

Some important links to read:

Links to disease symptoms and information
Chicken Anatomy
Friendly Reminder-PLEASE Quarantine Newly Purchased Birds!

Thank you!

The BYC Staff

-Kathy

 

[yochickiemomma]

Kathy I did the 2 tsp/gal for 1 week. I will mix lighter dose when I get home tonight. Thank you for your help

 

[AustralorpsAU]

Ok guys my turn. This morning i just went out to the chicken coop to find one of my hen's comb covered in blood and ripped and also her neck feathers are covered in blood. I know she sometimes gets into squabbles on the roost but does this look like more of my roosters doing?


*edited to add that my cockerel is only just maturing so if this was him, he could just be learning the ropes right?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Ok guys my turn. This morning i just went out to the chicken coop to find one of my hen's comb covered in blood and ripped and also her neck feathers are covered in blood. I know she sometimes gets into squabbles on the roost but does this look like more of my roosters doing?


*edited to add that my cockerel is only just maturing so if this was him, he could just be learning the ropes right?

It's possible it came from your cockerel. He could either be latching onto the comb or chasing them down. If he is just maturing, then they can sometimes be a bit rough.
Also possible it came from a roost spat, the girls can be quite brutal. At least mine can be. They are all sweeeet with each other outside during the day, then when roosting time comes the drama begins. There is plenty of room, but I have one in particular that is a real comb twister, she only does this during roosting time.

Observe your cockerel's interactions with the girls. It won't take long to determine if he is the culprit. If so, then consider separating him until he matures more.

I'm sure you have already treated her comb, but just gently wipe it off and apply some Blu-Kote or Pick-No-More. This will help it heal and conceal any blood.

 

[AustralorpsAU]

It's possible it came from your cockerel. He could either be latching onto the comb or chasing them down. If he is just maturing, then they can sometimes be a bit rough.
Also possible it came from a roost spat, the girls can be quite brutal. At least mine can be. They are all sweeeet with each other outside during the day, then when roosting time comes the drama begins. There is plenty of room, but I have one in particular that is a real comb twister, she only does this during roosting time.

Observe your cockerel's interactions with the girls. It won't take long to determine if he is the culprit. If so, then consider separating him until he matures more.

I'm sure you have already treated her comb, but just gently wipe it off and apply some Blu-Kote or Pick-No-More. This will help it heal and conceal any blood.

Thanks for that. I have not already treated her comb as she is extremely flighty and hard to catch. The only time i can get near her is when she is laying or on the roost. I don't have any Blue-Kote or Pick-No-More.... i don't know if we get it here in AUS. They don't seem to be bothering her or picking at it. All the dried blood has been rubbed off so its just the little open cut at the back tip of her comb which is not bleeding now. Will it be ok by itself?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thanks for that. I have not already treated her comb as she is extremely flighty and hard to catch. The only time i can get near her is when she is laying or on the roost. I don't have any Blue-Kote or Pick-No-More.... i don't know if we get it here in AUS. They don't seem to be bothering her or picking at it. All the dried blood has been rubbed off so its just the little open cut at the back tip of her comb which is not bleeding now. Will it be ok by itself?

It will most likely be ok. I don't normally put anything on mine when they have a pecking wound. If it is large and "obvious" I will, but I usually leave it be.

Blue-Kote is just an antiseptic that has a bluing (blue color) that is supposed to hide blood or redness. If it starts to bleed again, then they may pick at her, but if they are leaving her along, then I think she will be fine.

I understand the extreme flightly. I have one that would have to be on death's door before I could get her. I'm too old to chase a chicken down, so if I need to do anything with her I wait until dark. It's still a battle though, she's a fighter for sure!