bok bok Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 One of my hens (Mrs Trout) is not quite right in herself Tuesday, she was all huddled up in the corner and breathing a little noisy. not interested in food of any sort including treats. She was brought into the kitchen (which she made the most of, I was at work, its was the husband ) sat in a cardboard box. then was put back in the run where she went and laid an egg almost straight away. and then seemed a bit brighter. ( normal egg) poo very watery. Today, she has been out with the others pecking around in the run, she's eaten some pelts and a few meal worms and had a short time free ranging when she did peck at some grass, and reasonably active. She is still breathing noisily and sometimes opening her mouth to breath. I've just picked her up to have a look at her in general, she was shaking a bit, my biggest comcern that she did not have very much in her crop. Any suggestions to the cause of the symptoms? and how can I treat her? I think she maybe going to visit the vet tomorrow if there is no improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I'd recommend separating her from the others, it sounds like a chest/nasal infection You'll probably need antibiotics for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bok bok Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 separating is a little difficult at the moment as run is split in two as I have 4 new girls. Going to ponder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Can you know bring her into the house for the night and take her to the vet tomorrow, I put mine in the cat box if they are unwell, but a box with bedding and airholes would do in the interim Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bok bok Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Husband is outside polishing cat box as I type. We had been using it too keep the new girls in over night but have just finished the temp. new house in the WIR she will spend the night in the kitchen. is there anything I can give her to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Make sure she drinks, and if you have sone Citricidal, you could add some to the drining water. I agree, if she is rattly, she needs to be isolated from the others, and seen by a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bok bok Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thank you for all you help. There will be a trip to the vets tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bok bok Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Just to let you know Mrs Trout has been to the vet today and has had antibiotics, she is going back again tomorrow just to see she is improving. Vets instructions - To be kept in isolation for a week, and not use the for two weeks. So I now have a chicken free range in my kitchen. Thank you all for your recommendations yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Oh bless I'm sure she will help when she picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bok bok Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 so far she has stayed at floor level ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I do hope Mrs. Trout soon feels better.....and doesn't redecorate your kitchen for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
