What's wrong with my best layer?

[StephensonC]

Some breeds can naturally have droopy combs, such as White Leghorns. But yes, a droopy comb can be a symptom of dehydration.

Glad to see her showing interest in her food and that you got some electrolytes in her. Keep up the good work!

 

[campingshaws]

Here she is (mid blink) Oct. 29. She's on the right. Her comb is usually very straight.

 

[campingshaws]

Last week I gave the flock a pumpkin. I was thinking of following that up with safeguard. Should I try that now? Wait for the end of the corid? Wait for her to get stronger?

 

[sbhkma]

If they're wormy, it's best to treat it now. The worms are getting the nutrients instead of her getting them. I'd deworm just to make sure if it was me.

 

[campingshaws]

Her picking wasn't yielding any results, so I wrapped her in a towel and managed to get half a scrambled egg into her. It was not pretty, and she's furious now. I'll go back for the rest of the egg in a bit. We're a little behind on water (only half of the third syringe) but after that egg incident she needed a break.

 

[campingshaws]

Eating on her own! Her wings are still a little droopy, but she was much more alert today. I'm still trying to find a tubing kit because I've heard they are inexpensive.

 

[StephensonC]

That's great! Maybe the Corid, fluids & electrolytes are helping!

 

[StephensonC]

How is she doing?

 

[campingshaws]

How is she doing?

Really great! She was super hungry and active yesterday so I put her out with the rest of the flock. She is still a bit slower, but her crop was pretty full at bed time so I think she's through the worst of it!

Thanks so much for all your help and support.