Doodaddles
In the Brooder
- Apr 12, 2020
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I have a young pullet that is extremely thin and is gasping. I have been treating a few of my birds with Baytril for a respiratory infection. Most are improving. The sick birds have been separated from the healthy birds that are not showing symptoms. Until a couple days ago I believed this bird to be health as she was not showing any symptom or so I thought. About two days ago I found her walking around gasping and she is extremely thin. I currently have her on Baytril IM injection, meloxicam, and just for good measure I have wormed her. She is also currently inside on a heating pad. She is not interested in eating or drinking so I am syringe feeding her a warm watery mushy concoction of a high protein cat food, egg yolk, electrolytes, honey, and water. Is there anything else I can do to help her? Has anyone had a bird like this recover? I feel terrible that I didn't notice she was sick and she has gotten this bad.