Think Chicken Froze to Death, but Not Sure

[BlueMoon]

I did touch her (no response). The nightly count has become difficult as we had about 100 chickens. We're down to about 78 now and I count by breeds, which helps. I had stopped counting for a bit and really need to start again....15 Arucana's, 13 Golden Comets, 7 dominiques, 8 Java's, 3 white cochins, 3 orloffs, 4 nankins, 3 silkies...

 

[Queen of the Lilliputians]

I'd say you did all you could. I have limited understanding here, but I sort of figure if there is no response to the eye-touch test, then even IF I manage to bring them back.. they will have brain damage. I could be wrong, I admit.. but seems like once their little eyes have dried.. not much hope there.

Anyway, sorry to hear about your loss. I have to count by breeds, too.


Your girl is someplace toasty warm now, running free (with no snow..!) and lots of bugs to eat.

Meghan

 

[picklespickles]

 

[rooster-red]

Quote:
Yeah, a beak count might be a little on the hard side with that many.

 

[dlhunicorn]

:aww ...sorry I missed this but here is what I have:
http://www.birdcageoutlet.com/bird-safety/article-first-aid.htm
"....
Hypothermia
When a bird is severely hypothermic the extremities are cold to the touch and even the body may feel cool. A bird's feet may normally feel cold in cold weather because the bird will decrease blood flow to the feet to conserve heat. But if the legs, wings and/or head feels cold and the bird appears weak or depressed, it is probably hypothermic. Get the bird in a warm environment (85-90 F) and immerse it's feet into warm water (100-105 F). Once the bird has initially warmed up, keep it at 80-85 F for several hours. Watch the bird for any signs of later consequences of the chilling, such as digestive or respiratory problems. "

 

[BlueMoon]

Thanks Dianna -
I'll keep an eye open for the symptoms before they go critical, as well as checking at night.

Should I be putting vitamins in their water for winter? Someone had suggested keeping a lemon in, for the vitamin C and to keep the water cleaner. Any thoughts?

thanks again -

 

[SpottedCrow]

Sorry about your bird...

 

[arlee453]

Sorry your chicken didn't make it.

 

[SillyChick]

Very sorry.....

 

[BlueMoon]

Thank you all so much for the kind words.

Posthumously, she became "Juliet", with "Romeo" in the freezer.

There are many of the flock that I am extremely attached too. I was fond of this one, especially endeared when I saw her walking with her friend, but it's not like when the Tammy died after trying to nurse her back to health for three weeks...Thank you