Tulip Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Help please! Keema's been quiet (no crowing) for a couple of days. Noticed in sunday he moved his head sideways a couple of times - looked like he was dancing. I thought "Must worm them soon" but he didn't do it again so thought nowt of it. Last night he was lethargic but eating. I got home tonight and instead of on the perch with the girls he's in the nestbox. I thought he'd be dead, but no, he was sitting on the day's eggs looking sorry for himself. Comb points are dark (think he has a dodgy heart anyway). He doesn't have the energy to flutter into or out of their indoor run, nor to get on the perch. No interest in food but managed to get a few seeds and a lot of water down him. Poos are runny green - like mashed spinach - and white. He will not take any flube-laced pellet porridge and is now perching on wall of nestbox occasionally struggling to hold his head up. Hubby's away and I don't know what to do :( Edited February 2, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Tulip so sorry to hear your lad is poorly. Could you bring him in for the night & speak to the vets in the morning> Fingers crossed for you & Keema. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks Allison - he's living inside at the mo anyway following his Myco infection at new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm sorry to hear your cute boy is poorly I cant suggest anything else apart from keeping him warm and getting fluid in to him Do you have some Avipro or probiotic yogurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks Tasha. I've tried to syringe him a little yoghurt but don't want to overstress him. I'm wondering if it's poisoning due to the green poo - could I possibly have accidentally dropped a fragment of potato peel on Sunday? He's always had a bit of a weak chest and a wheeze, so I don't want to rule out non-respiratory problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm sorry Tulip I hope he picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I've just had a look on the poo section of P P forum for you and two people relate the poo you describe to the bird not haven eaten a lot or having a blockage (depending on whether you have seen the bird eating) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I doubt that a fragment of potato peeling would have caused this tbh. It sounds as if maybe his original illness has caught up with him again. I'd have him to the vets today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Cheers all. Back to the chook doctor this morning. His sinuses are blocked again and he has a sore throat. He's staying with them for the day and will go in the nebuliser a few times for antibiotics, get his sinuses flushed out and get some high-energy food into him. they agree he's probably got a dicky ticker, so if he's struggling to get oxygen due to his blocked nose it'll put added pressure on his heart. Bless, the girls are so confused without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Just read this Tulip, I hope keemas ok today, fingers crossed for you and him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hope he's Ok. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Any news on your poorly boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alij Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hi Have you tried asking advice on the Serama forum? They are really great people and might have some handy hints and tips specifically for these tiny birds. Good luck and keep us updated Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Thanks everyone. He came back from the vets last night after four goes in the nebuliser, a shot of metacam, sinus flushing and two crop feeds. He looked so sorry for himself so slept in my bedroom on his fave blanket. This morning I got a few seeds and a few carrot gratings down him but wasn't convinced he'd still be going when I got in from work. Left him in the bedroom as it's warmer upstairs with all his favourite treats. Braced myself for the worst when I got home, only to find him on the landing - little trail of poo behind him - trying to work out how to get down the stairs!! He's wolfed down a load of corn and carrot and given Lily a good seeing-to! He's still poorly - vocally very quiet and back of comb very blue but definitely interested in life again The poos were definitely dodgy due to not eating - thanks for looking that up for me redwing xx - so they're now improving a little. I've managed to get tomorrow off to spoil him rotten, then they're going on the Flube-laced pellet-only diet for a week. The girls are SO pleased to have him back! They were little monsters yesterday without him to keep them in line Thank you all for your concern - I'll post a pic of him recovered soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I've got all sorts of pictures in my mind of the state of your bedroom and him and Lily in your bed. Long may he continue to improve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 I wouldn't put it past him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Tulip, how is your boy? Hope he's much betterFingers crossed, Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Tulip, how is your boy? Hope he's much betterFingers crossed Me too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
