Yesterday morning to my horror I discovered that my bantam flock decided to attack this gold seabright. She had been with them for 2 days and it appeared that she was excepted, unfortunately that wasn't the case. When I found her she was lying in one corner of the run, extremely lethargic, blood weeping heavily from her head. I immediately removed her, covered the injuried area with a thick layer of antibiotic ointment and got a few drops of Poultry Drench in her beak. More was added to water I placed in her cage. A couple of hours later I got a few more drops of the electrolyte in her. Late yesterday afternoon she was not longer listless and cheeping quite loudly. I placed chick crumble in the cage and she immediately started eating. I just checked her this morning and except for looking like a vulture she appears fine. I'm convinced that getting the electrolytes in her is what saved her. I would recommend that everyone keep some available for just these types of emergencies.
Actually, Opa...she doesn't look near as bad as I was expecting. Is she the one you got at chickenstock? Such a lovely lady...poor girl. It's tough being the new kid on the block. Sure wish I had a nice buddy I could donate to you for her.
I have seen chickens recover from a lot worse. It is amazing how tough they are. Glad yours is doing alright now.
Poor darling looks like she has a serious headache. I'm sure she will do just great because you are taking such good care of her.
Oh no! I just saw this Opa. Poor thing looks so sad in that picture. I hope she has a speedy recovery, and it doesn't look nearly as bad as I imagined. Bluemoon
She is actually doing pretty good. Before I cleaned her up and applied the ointment she looked really bad. Plus she was just barely moving. I think had I not discovered her when I did she probably wouldn't have made it. Electrolytes made the difference.
I am glad she is doing better. The poor girl needs a wig or better yet, ask Granny to make a bonnet for her.