Battylady Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 My Sarah is poorly She seems to be sneezing and her breathing is quite laboured, so I suspect a respritory infection of some kind. She's still eating and drinking (not so much, but she is still interested) and we have brought her and her friend in from the cold (in to the utility room!) She's been poorly for a couple of days now and although she's definitely not right, she doesn't seem to be getting worse. We haven't had the chance to take her to the vet as we've been housebound by the ice and snow! Just wondering what everyone thought - do chickens tend to get over 'colds' by themselves or should she be given some treatment? Also, her comb has gone from a sort of maroon colour to a blue tinged purple. Any advice would be most welcome Thankyou!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Poor thing it sounds serious. Not an expert but I would definately take her to the vet because I understand purple comb is sign of quite a poorly chicken and as you say she could have a respiratory problem. Hope she picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 If she is wheezing, she really should see a vet. Keeping her warm and hydrated is the best thing for her until you can get an appointment later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 That's not a good sign - she really needs to go to the vet. In the meantime (as Egluntine has said) she needs to be isolated and kept warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Battylady, how is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I agree with the others, respiratory infections need vetinerary treatment with anitbiotics. I dont want to alarm you but we lost our Sam to a RI. I hope you can nip it in the bud and she's recovered soon. Let us know how she goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battylady Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sad news I'm afraid. We took Sarah to the vet at the earliest possible opportunity, and he prescribed some antibiotic pills which we had to drop down her neck. He did say, however, that in his experience respitory infections were pretty bad news for chickens. Sarah woke up this morning, but a little while later she took a very sudden turn for the worse and collapsed and died very quickly. She was an ex batt - we'd had her four months, but at least she got four months of being a natural, free range chicken, so although I am really, really upset, that is some consolation. It's not been a good couple of weeks as one of our rabbits went up to bunny-heaven too. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm so sorry, but lucky girl having that time with you. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 so sorry she didnt make it. (sorry for the bunny loss too).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sorry to hear you've been having such a sad time xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 So sorry to hear about your chook and bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
