maggiesfarm Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hello again folks, Came home today and my light Sussex is definitely not well. She seems a bit wobbly on her feet, won't eat anything and is drinking loads of water. When I picked her up she dribbled water from her beak. She is still drinking now and it's dark and the others have gone to roost The others are fine so I'm not sure if she has eaten something she shouldn't (there are no slug pellets or stuff like that in the garden) or if she is crop or egg bound as I'm not clear what I should be looking for. She did have a large poo stuck on her feathers which I cleaned off and couldn't see anything else wrong with her. They eat layers pellets and have free range in the garden. Any advice will be gratefully received. Thanks Mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Sorry to hear about your light Sussex. As you mentioned dribbling water, my first thought was impacted crop. The fact that water is not 'going down' would indicate this. Check her crop first thing in the morning and if it is full, then try and get some olive oil into her and gently massage the crop area to loosen the blockage. Water is important too, but try small amounts of oil and massage, as often as you can. Here is more info for you - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=25052&view=unread#unread Hope she is better soon C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 mine drink loads with a softee on the way or while clearing one out. I am only guessing that it helps them clear it out, as they seem to pooh water straight out though don't know how that actually works.Hopefully she will be ok in the morning or I expect you will be on the way to the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
