gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hello, Our chicken named omlet is acting lethargic and hardly moves , she closes her eyes and hunches in her neck and just stays there. Her comb is more purple than the others and she does eat but not as much as normal. She is doing this all the time! We dont know whats wrong with her, any ideas would be very appreciated. thank you gracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I'm sorry, I would start by checking for common things like making sure you have wormed her, check her for parasites, listen to breathing, check her crop is empty in the morning, look at her stools. It could be lots of things, including a softie on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 as Plum says, it could be anything Gracie, although a purple comb is usually a sign that a hen is cyanosed (lack of oxygen in the blood), usually caused by a dicky heart or a lung condition. I have one who has a dodgy heart and she's nearly 5 years old now. I see that you live in Oxfordshire - if you're anywhere near Banbury, then PM me and I'd be happy to pop over and look at her for you on the weekend. I'd start by worming her unless you've done it recently, then give her some Nutridrops As they are brilliant for perking up a poorly hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Following on from that Claret - do you find Nutri-drops better than Lifeguard? I use Lifeguard for the moult or as a general pick me up, are Nutri-drops the same or are they a bit more hardcore for an ill bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 You've hit the nail on the head there - they're intended (I gather) as an intensive pick-up for a poorly bird. Redwing swears by them too. Two of my girls had a very vicious moult at the end of last year; they looked really dreadful. I sneaked some of this into some wet porridge (rather then subjecting them to handling and syringe drops) and they picked up pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 i have brought her in and she is right by me now, we are taking her to the vet later. she has lost some weight. we wormed her very recently. thank you for your offer we are not that near by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 By the way what would be good carrier for Omlet to take her to the vet in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Do you have a cat box? If not, then I usually use an archive box, in fact any box with airholes will be good. She will becalmer if she's in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 i have a cat carrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 That will be fine Gracie, just pop some newspaper or an old towel inside and drape a towel over it to keep her dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I've found they travel better with some music in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 thats good i like music to! she just sneezed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Are there any places that you can get nutri-drops e.g pet stores,vets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 just back from the vets,we sadly had to put her to sleep. RIP omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 So sorry to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 thanks, i got so emotional i cried! they think she had egg peritonitis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Oh no, so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 very sorry to hear it too - unfortunately sometimes these things just happen; RIP Omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Gracie, I've only just caught up with this thread. I'm so sorry to hear your news. If you ever need a good chicken vet again, there is a new one in Abingdon. But hopefully you won't. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Sorry to hear the news Gracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 So sorry Gracie - we had to have Peony put to sleep last week - its horrible as they are much loved Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceob Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm sorry to hear your news. My neighbour's chicken has just come down with identical symptoms (except the sneezing). Did the vet give you a diagnosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
