Palmer06 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hi, I am after some help quite quick! I Have just came back after 4days away with work to find one of my silkies not eating and looking very under the weather! The OH ensures me that they have all been fine and carrying on as normal! She was eating before i went away and was always full! But now she is empty, skinny to touch and her feathers look a mess! She will eat live meal worms but doesn`t seem interseted in anything else! They always have pellets and wiggly`s mash 24/7? Please help as i have lost one this year! Thankyou! p.s Here is a couple of pics so you can see what i mean! (she has never puffed out before!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Oh dear. Poor thing. Do they free range? Has she been wormed? If not, I'd be inclined to do that straight away if they do range outside. I'd check her over for lice and the coop for mites too. Is she drinking? I'd encourage her to take water, even if you have to syringe it into her beak. "Wet" food such as quartered grapes may tempt her and get fluid into her. How about mixing her pellets with warm water to make a sloppy "porridge"? She might take that too, with added avipro if you have some, or probiotic yoghurt. I would also bring her in and keep her warm so that she doesn't expend valuable energy trying to maintain her body temperature. I'd be inclined to take her to the vet if she were mine as she does look poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 They all got wormed about 2weeks ago and I have tried Wet food and she doesn`t seem interested! I have also check her, the others and the coop for All things small and nasty! I will now try giving her water if i can find a syringe. I will bring her in now to help her! Thankyou Egluntine i knew i could count on you for help! I will keep you udated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 bless her, she doesnt look too happy does she. hope she's better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 hey u! So sorry to see another one of your flock is not well. I have some Flubenvet if you want to come and get it to worm them all. call me xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Thankyou everyone! They were all wormed couple of weeks ago so i don`t think its that. I managed to get her to eat some very wet food and you could feel it in her crop. I will let you know how she is in the morn! Night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Grapefruit seed oil in her water may help as it fights all sorts of nasties (in humans too) - you should be able to get from health shop. Check her eyes too - they look fine in picture, but when I had silkie who was under the weather they got sticky eyes too, which benefited from bathing with tea (made as usual and left to cool). Good luck with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 She is still poorly looking! She has been eating today if i put food right infront of her but she wont go find it, also she will not extend her head and wont snuggle down like normal? Any help please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Is she wheezy at all? Can you hear a rattly chest when you lift her up and place your ear to her back? I think I'd ask a vet to look at her tomorrow as she doesn't seem to be improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 I was going to today but i couldn`t find a chicken ready vets! Our vet isn`t the greatest unless its a cat or dog! Defently no good with ferrets! JANTY What vets do you use?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 We use Haven vets at Yarmouth. They are lovely. I have pm'd you about syringes for getting fluids and food into your poorly girl. I only have small ones that I got from the vets for my pekin but you are welcome to them. Hubby and I are off to Gt. Yarmouth Tescos in a few minutes and I will take them with me. I have sent you my phone number and I could drop them off to you on the way home if you call me. Best wishes, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 How lovely of you Janty. What a great community this forum is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 We are back home now but if you come on line tonight and still want the syringes, then we can pop out later. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thankyou Janty for being so kind! The OH managed to get a couple from town so we have some now. We got some fluids into her last night and some more food and she has perked up alot! I am tryin to get a vet appointment today still just incase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Sad News! I managed to get a vet appointment but she passed away in the car! Thankyou again for all your help and suggestions, They have been agreat help! Hopefully a better year next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear you lost your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Sorry that you lost her. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 That is sad news. I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 So sorry you lost your girl , big hugs xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Thankyou everyone! The rest of the girls are fighting fit all is well! Merry Xmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
