4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[mags]

I have currently have got her in the dark bathroom , i take it's because it's dark she has went to sleep ?

I am waking her up to get her to drink

 

thinking I should treat her for mites and the other two new girls

 

 

a/ do I give her a bath first and then spray ?

 

never washed a chicken before - can i use a very mild anti bac soap ?

 

 

mags

[Plum]

Hello Mags, I read your other post sorry to hear she has she not picked up? You don't need to bath your chicken before spraying for lice and mites or has she soiled herself?

 

If you bath her I would be careful using an antibacterial soap, I think just a pet shampoo or mild detergent is ok. I used warm water and stood my chicken in it sloshed the water onto her and then rubbed the soap into any manky bits. Rinse it out well. I found the warm water kept my girl quiet and she seemed to quite enjoy it.

Towel her dry after and you can blow dry the feathers on lowest heat being careful not to keep the air flow in one place. It takes ages but they seem to find it soothing. As it's summer she may dry naturally.

[mags]

she is a bit soiled she is a white silkie and i think it would be better to bath her 1st

then i can asset her better

 

she is eating and drinking so I feel she has improved

i have now left light on in our bathroom to keep her wake

 

i will cook kids tea first and then sort her out

 

Mags

[mags]

just done the chicken salon

found a pet shampoo and use a tiny amount

 

she seemed to like it

even getting a blow dry

 

sprayed her for mites - looked like she has them

gave her meds and she tucked up in bed

 

eating again and seems a much happier girl

 

mags

[Plum]

That's good. Hope she's ok now.

[mags]

she has ate some food -very keen I gave her some corn with grit ,was not even looking at the growers mash

had her meds and water with Avipro plus in it

 

should i pop her back for some time with chicken friends to see if she perks up a bit as is

just standing in box

 

Mags

[Olly]

Keep an eye to make sure she's not being bullied or kept away from food, but yes - although she's probably enjoyed all the attention, she'll be missing her friends! Give it a try, you can always take her out again if need be.

[mags]

Not sure about my vet

 

went on Saturday and was told exotic pet would be in on monday, I am going to phone to see if knows about chickens , I feel no point in going they unless they do

 

 

I got antibotics and Avipro Plus for stress on Saturday

 

layia is now eating and drinking better- just ate some white maggots I bought her

 

i decided to worming her as well and treat for mites - saw something in feathers

 

she is wobbly on feet and they are cold but respond to my touching them

 

feeling like a Hypochondriac and worry that I am the wrong thing ?

 

 

Mags

[Plum]

Poor little Layia. Sounds like you are doing fine, keep going. I know what you mean about having confidence in the vet. Can anyone on here recommend someone local to you?

 

If you pm sandyhas3chucks she's got a way of sourcing chicken vets

[mags]

Hi

 

she is better on her legs today and acting a bit more chicken like.

Popped her back with her friends with no problem

checking her every 15 minutes

 

googled avian vets and found some about 15 miles away , giving them a wee call later to check if chicken friendly

 

still worming her , feel less worried but i need to build her strength up

 

Mags

[Plum]

Good news. Bless her, bet she's glad to have chickenny company.

[mags]

I think she is happier but lacks strength

If she falls over she finds it hard to get back on feet

 

Mags

[mags]

crossing all fingers but I do see an improvement

 

 

still very quiet but short bursts of chicken like behaviour

 

in many ways Layia illness has been a good learning curve for me and also my dog Jess( lakeland terrier )

she has has wanted to meet the chickens up close and has spend at lot of time with Layia

 

she's more laid back with chickens now

 

Mags

[Plum]

Hi Mags, how is Layia now?

[mags]

she is much better , still have to put her to bed as she can't manage ramp

hope to get another eglu as the wee ones are in a wooden coop

 

mags