enpekt Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Grace (18 months) was near collapse about an hour ago. It's very hot here, but the other 13 are not suffering this way. She hasn't laid today, but seemed to have beeen wanting to nest when she drooped. We've comforted her, placed her in front of a fan and given her cold water which she has sipped. She's done a couple of very wet poos with yellowy liquid streaks in. Her temperature is over 108 degrees F above the maximum of our clinical thermometer. We've administered 2ml of poultry nutri drops by mouth. There's no touch evidence of a trapped egg that we can detect under her belly. Nor anything obvious about one and a half inches into her vent. Any ideas please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Im sorry to hear your chookie is unwell - such a worry arent they? Does your girl usually lay every day? Also when was the last time you wormed her and can you see any evidence of worms not just in her but with any of your girls? I think you have done the right thing and trying to keep her cool and offering cold water in this heat is what I would have done too. Has she eaten today and is her crop full? If not you could try and offer her some food with water content like cucumber or grapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I could be heatstroke, it has been very hot today. You have done the right thing to get her somewhere cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpekt Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes, she normally lays daily. Possibly missed yesterday, though. All the girls were wormed within the last few weeks, no evidence. She had a few meal worms and a bit of a walk, but went back to standing hunched up. We've sat her in a trug with hemcore in, but she's breathing heavily. We'll try the cucumber /grapes trick and keep her cool. thanks again for the advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Also is her comb hot or warm to the touch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpekt Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Just compared her comb temperature near her head with two other chooks and she's slightly hotter, but not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 She could well have a softie on the way. I would continue to keep her cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpekt Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes, that's a possibility. We'll keep watch and advise accordingly. Thanks! It's so reassuring to know there's someone with experience when you're panicking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 She could well have a softie on the way. I would continue to keep her cool though. You beat me to it! Was just coming to post this but got glued to the World Cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 You could wrap her in a cool damp towel, as suggested **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpekt Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Good link egluntyne, thanks! We do most of those things, checking for excessive panting etc.. The chooks have lots of shady areas to rest in, and we open an awning to give a bit more shelter around noon. Trouble is, they don't always seem to use common sense all the time. However, those chickens are OK. Grace is in a cat carrier in our cool hall at present, and we'll monitor her tomorrow (today) after she's moved to the garage overnight. Wifey PeckyBeak will be up at dawn to check her out... We'll keep you up to date Monday... Thanks again for all the help and advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpekt Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Kept her isolated o/night. Lifted her up and she did a very pale yellow watery poo with bits of green in, i assume cabbage from yesterday, but her bum feathers are very yellow stained and matted. Gave her a bath and she is laying in shade not wanting to eat. I am wondering if she may have a broken egg inside inview of the colour of the poo an not sure what to do if so, or is it diarrhoea. What best to do next any help please. Vets around here not very chickeny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Tricky one really If she is bright and confortable you could leave her a wee bit longer but it is going to be another hot day by the looks of it so going without food or water could have serious consequences If you choose the sit and wait approach then make sure she is shaded and cool and has fluid available. A porridge or mash may temp her and also help to keep her hydrated. There is a list of recommended poultry vets here: [*CLICK*] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpekt Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Update. (from PeckyBeak - mummychook) She was still out of sorts today, not even eating 'treats'. Had her on my lap for ages giving her avipro water, and some nutri-drops. Still doing yellow watery poo with green bits Gave her a warm bath and blow dry of her nether regions. Picked up a bit, but not enough, so took her to the vet. Looking at her poo he reckoned a case of gastroenteritis, possibly from interaction with wild birds' food, droppings etc.. Warned us to take extra precautions against (personal as well as flock) contamination from salmonella or e-coli. Gave her a long-acting jab of antibiotics and arranged a repeat visit on Wednesday. We got her home. She drank water (doctored, of course). Then escaped into the garden, and although doddery, started doing chickeny things so many fingers crossed. She'll stay solitary in the garage overnight, and we'll see what tomorrow brings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I hope she continues to improve for you. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
