Unsecure chicken perches

[chick wiggle]

My silkie Sweetpea seems to have a problem maybe with her balance. She sort of nods her head and it seems to go to one side when she bends down to eat and almost misses what she was going for. She stumbles and nearly falls over too. She clacks her beak too, when shes eating and sometimes when shes not.

I wormed her a month ago so hopefully its not that, i was thinking an infection of some sort?

Any ideas anyone?

Edited June 18, 2010 by Guest

[Plum]

Poor Sweetpea, no idea but hope she's ok. Just thought ears

[Redwing]

I'd say ears too sounds like some drops are needed

[chick wiggle]

Vets it is then, do they give you drops for her ears or to give orally?

[chick wiggle]

Well, i took Sweetpea to the vets this morning and she thinks its an infection causing swelling of the brain She has given her antibiotics and anti inflamortorys and i have to give her them for 5 days.

Shes really not looking good today. I have seperated her and given her mash and pellets in extra wide dishes so hopefully whereever her head lands there will be food there.

Im just hoping she makes it through the night

[Tutti Frutti]

Oh no! Everything crossed here for you and Sweetpea

[Plum]

So sorry that sounds really serious. I love little Sweetpea and wish her well.

[purple hen]

Sending special omlet vibes for Sweetpea.

[Millie-Annie]

Poor little Sweetpea, hope she is ok

[hippy chick]

I hope that sweetpea gets better

[Egluntyne]

Oh heck. Best of luck.

[chick wiggle]

Thanks everyone, well what a relief, shes made it through the night! Still not out of the woods yet though, she still has very little control over her head. I gave her some mash and dry pellets this morning and shes tucked in best she can. So just need the meds to work their magic now

[scarlettohara]

Poor little Sweetpea - that sounds horrid. Hope she gets well soon

[Seagazer]

Poor Sweetpea, I hope she recovers. Sending positive vibes.

[chick wiggle]

thanks guys. Today is the third day of her been on her meds and theres really no improvement. I have started syringing water into her and she is getting the tiniest amount of chick crumb. It doesnt look good yet! I just have to give the meds a chance and know that i have done everything i possibly can for her

[Plum]

Still hoping for best. Hugs for Sweetpea.

[chick wiggle]

Thanks Plum

[hippy chick]

Oh poor Sweetpea, You must be worried sick.

I really hope that she pulls through.

[Tutti Frutti]

I hope she's perkier in the morning

 

Hugs to you CW... everything firmly crossed here still

[chick wiggle]

Thank you all so much, i really appreciate your support. Shes in bed now, so shes still with us in the morning

[Tutti Frutti]

so shes still with us in the morning

 

You've brought a lump to my throat I know that "afraid to go to sleep for fear of what the morning might bring" feeling

 

I really, truly do hope she bounces out of the Eglu for you

[Mollie333]

Thinking of Sweetpea.

[chick wiggle]

Well although she didnt bounce out of the eglu, amazingly she is still with us. She felt very damp though so i have brought her into the house. i have given her weetabix and chick crumb with poultry spice, she must of had about half a teaspoon of food and also some water with lifeguard in it. She seems to be fighting this with all her little might, so im not giving up on her now!

Thanks for you good vibes guys, so far they seem to be working.

[Laura & CTB]

Glad she's hanging in there Sandie

[clucky h]

Poor little Sweetpea, sending you and her good vibes, may she pull round. They can surprise you sometimes, chickens, they're tough little beasts!