Very sick orpington - Kidney failure? Please advise!

[SmithBrosChicks]

Debbie is a fighter! What a relief it was to walk up to her box this morning and hear "beep beep." If I can't stop the diarrhea, she won't make it much longer. "Micstrachan," I'm taking your advice and making rice (with a puree of liver and spinach) for breakfast. If you have more suggestions for controlling diarrhea, please share! I'm calling the avian vet again today to see if she is back from Covid. I believe Debbie desperately needs intravenous fluids and blood work. Thanks everyone! I'm open to more thoughts and suggestions!

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Thank you for the update! Your last post got my day off to a wonderful start! Did the vet check for bacteria in her poop? Gram stain? The green bits sound like something familiar I experienced with one of my girls last year, but then again that can also be just from not eating. @Wyorp Rock and @azygous helped me help my girl but since you have a vet, it'd be great if they checked so you'll know what you're treating.

 

[SmithBrosChicks]

Thank you for the update! Your last post got my day off to a wonderful start! Did the vet check for bacteria in her poop? Gram stain? The green bits sound like something familiar I experienced with one of my girls last year, but then again that can also be just from not eating. @Wyorp Rock and @azygous helped me help my girl but since you have a vet, it'd be great if they checked so you'll know what you're treating.

I'll text my vet to inquire about bacteria / gram stain as soon as he opens. He is a farm vet ... not an avian specialist. Debbie has been eating well. It just all seems to pass right through. I'm having trouble getting her to eat and drink this morning. Since our local avian vet is out with Covid, I'm going to branch out a bit. There may be an avian vet in Hattiesburg (an hour and half away) since there is a zoo. Debbie is so special to us. She is like a pet with benefits (eggs). Chicken farming (we have eleven) was a result of quarantine for us. We have enjoyed it so much. This part is very difficult because we have gotten so attached ... especially to Debbie. Thank you for your help! I'll look up the user you mentioned.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'll text my vet to inquire about bacteria / gram stain as soon as he opens. He is a farm vet ... not an avian specialist. Debbie has been eating well. It just all seems to pass right through. I'm having trouble getting her to eat and drink this morning. Since our local avian vet is out with Covid, I'm going to branch out a bit. There may be an avian vet in Hattiesburg (an hour and half away) since there is a zoo. Debbie is so special to us. She is like a pet with benefits (eggs). Chicken farming (we have eleven) was a result of quarantine for us. We have enjoyed it so much. This part is very difficult because we have gotten so attached ... especially to Debbie. Thank you for your help! I'll look up the user you mentioned.

Both of the ladies are tagged, so they'll stop by

 

[azygous]

I would start the hen on an antibiotic such as amoxicillin or whatever you can get the vet to agree to provide.

I would stop the electrolytes, but you can put a little sugar in her water to keep her glucose up.

It sounds like an infection. She may be starting to get a yeasty crop, and an antibiotic would aggravate that, so miconazole or some other anti-yeast med would help keep that under control while the infection is being treated.

 

[SmithBrosChicks]

Both of the ladies are tagged, so they'll stop by

Thank you!!!

 

[SmithBrosChicks]

I would start the hen on an antibiotic such as amoxicillin or whatever you can get the vet to agree to provide.

I would stop the electrolytes, but you can put a little sugar in her water to keep her glucose up.

It sounds like an infection. She may be starting to get a yeasty crop, and an antibiotic would aggravate that, so miconazole or some other anti-yeast med would help keep that under control while the infection is being treated.

Thank you so much! Please keep following. We have an appointment with an avian vet ... gotta hit the road. It's nearly a two hour drive.

 

[SmithBrosChicks]

We have an appointment with an avian vet in Hattiesburg! Leaving as soon as I can. I'll give an update when I get home this afternoon. It's a four hour round trip. Pray for Debbie! We love her so much!

 

[HeatherKellyB]

We have an appointment with an avian vet in Hattiesburg! Leaving as soon as I can. I'll give an update when I get home this afternoon. It's a four hour round trip. Pray for Debbie! We love her so much!

I am so happy that I am working today so I'm not constantly checking this thread for an update. I am anxious to hear about her visit and how they're going to treat her. I am praying for you, your sweet Debbie and your family. Cheering for Debbie's recovery! Thank you for keeping us updated. We all want the best for your girl!

 

[Wyorp Rock]