Ophelia Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Mysmallest hen didn't come out of the coop this morning. She stayed sleeping and let me pick her up easily. Her comb is very cold. I have brought her inside and wrapped her in a towel. I have offered her grapes but she won't take them. What doI do/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Exactly what you're doing - keeping her warm and trying to feed her. You say she's your smallest so could be underweight... so my first reaction is to give her really tasty high energy/high protein foods like mealworms, if she won't take grapes (plus grapes will fill her up without fattening her up). Then I'd call the vet if she doesn't eat soon Sorry I can't help much more. I hope others will give you better advice soon. Good luck, I've got my fingers crossed for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'd give her a good look all over as well if you haven't. So look at her nostrils, put your ear to her back and listen to breathing, check her vent, is she straining that sort of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thank you for your help. I have just been to the vets and he said she is very dehydrated with a high temperature. It looks like she has an infection and is a very bad way. Lots of tlc and a place by the fire for my little Beaker. I hope she pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Good luck with the little one, was worth going promptly Grapes are a good way of getting some fluid into her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Fingers crossed here for you both. At least you know - so relieved you went to the vets, you're doing all you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Keeping her warm is important. It means that her body can concentrate on healing rather than staying warm. Add some honey to her water and make sure she is drinking plenty. Hope she is better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Can't add to all the great advice given....just wanted to say I hope she gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Sadly my little Beaker died at 4pm. I only had her for one month but at least she experienced life as a free range chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'm so sorry. She was lucky to have that life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Aww, sorry to hear it . Take comfort from the fact that you gave her a chance to experience a world away from the cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) Oh poor Beaker, I am so sorry You tried so hard for her and gave her more life and more to live for in her last month than she'd ever known before she met you. A sad day Edited December 19, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 So sorry to hear about little Beaker At least she had the most wonderful month, being loved and cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Oh that is sad, I am sorry. It doesn't sound as if you could have done any more than you did though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 so sorry, like you say she had some free time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Sorry she didn't make it, they do get into your heart don't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
