menagerie Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi folks, Haven't been on here for a while but am hoping someone out there can help with recommendations for what to feed a sick chicken. Basically Scarlet hasn't been that well since March. We took her to the vet this evening thinking they'd want to put her down, but the vet agreed that so long as she has quality of life we should let her carry on. She has a problem with her digestion (probably due to cancerous ovaries) and so isn't digesting any food very well. However she still seems to like eating, though not her layers pellets. Can anyone recommend food which would give her the right energy and nutrients but maybe be appetising and easy to digest. I don't want to fill her full of raisins if that isn't the best thing for her! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Poor Scarlet Would she be ok with pellets made into a porrage? Maybe with some bio-yoghurt to help her digestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 or perhaps you could give some layers mash if you can get a small enough bag? Bio yoghurt is not a bad thing - some defrosted sweetcorn - chopped up cherry tomatoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Anything to tempt her. Layers mash, pellet or mash porridge, a bit of Avipro, some Battles Poultry Tonic in her drinking water. Poor girl. I hope she perks up a bit for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 grated cheese? tuna? ready brek. poor you and her good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sorry to about your poorly girl . Would chick crumb be good? High in protein, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 When my was poorly she used to love brown bread broken up and soaked in water with a drizzle of honey on top...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menagerie Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks to everyone who offered advice. Sadly Scarlett died on Monday. She is now buried at the bottom of the garden under some spring bulbs. We are more traumatised than the other hens, who don't seem to have noticed. She'll be sadly missed as she was a very nice and patient chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Sorry to hear about Scarlett Menagerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Very sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
