dawn Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 our little chole won't get up. gerry shot out eglu this morning her wings seem splayed and she is on her bottom.i've put the food near her as she is trying to eat,her comb is red and bright. is there any one who can help or advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellymisscloud Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Is she sitting on the nest, or is she looking under the weather? Have you picked her up and had a look at her legs and tummy to see if you can see anything? Try standing her up and checking how she bares the weight. Look for any cuts or bruises on her legs and feet too. if you mean she's just sitting on the nest and spreading her wings a bit and refusing to budge off - then it could mean she's gone broody. give us some more details after you've checked her over and i'm sure omleteers will offer some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) I'd check her over and examine her legs carefully to see if there is an obvious reason as to why she won't weight bear. There is a condition called Marek's Disease which causes a paralysis, but many chickens have been vaccinated against this. How do her eyes look? Are her pupils irregular, or has the iris turned a greyish colour? I'd bring her in and keep her warm for the time being and try encourage her to eat and drink. Edited to say....If she is no better tomorrow, I would take her to the vet. Edited February 8, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hope she's okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 were bringing her now and we'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 From your other thread, Dawn it sounds as if she may have lost weight. They are good at hiding the fact that they are ill, so it is perfectly possible that she has been poorly for a little while, but will have kept it hidden. I would suggest that she needs to see a vet tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 thanks i will i'm sure it looks like what bluebell had it's upsetting as they are treated like little queens they lay like troupers aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 hope she gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 How is he doing? is she standing up now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have to say that I read your first post and immediately thought of Mareks too (Egluntine ) That will cause loss of weight and paralysis. Unfortunately, once it reaches the paralysis stage, there's not a busting tlot that can be done. Please let us know how she gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
