chick wiggle Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Poor Sweetpea, no idea but hope she's ok. Just thought ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'd say ears too sounds like some drops are needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Vets it is then, do they give you drops for her ears or to give orally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh no! Everything crossed here for you and Sweetpea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 So sorry that sounds really serious. I love little Sweetpea and wish her well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Sending special omlet vibes for Sweetpea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Poor little Sweetpea, hope she is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I hope that sweetpea gets better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh heck. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Poor little Sweetpea - that sounds horrid. Hope she gets well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Poor Sweetpea, I hope she recovers. Sending positive vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Still hoping for best. Hugs for Sweetpea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thanks Plum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Oh poor Sweetpea, You must be worried sick. I really hope that she pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I hope she's perkier in the morning Hugs to you CW... everything firmly crossed here still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thank you all so much, i really appreciate your support. Shes in bed now, so shes still with us in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thinking of Sweetpea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Glad she's hanging in there Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky h Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Poor little Sweetpea, sending you and her good vibes, may she pull round. They can surprise you sometimes, chickens, they're tough little beasts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
