vegasmad Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 We are having a slight problem at the moment and would be very greatful for any help and advice. We have a poorly chicken who has been unwell for the last week. We believe that the symptoms point to worms and so are giving her a course of Flubenvet. She seems to be perking up but she does not want any water.Her crown is red with no tinges of blue so we don't believe that she is dehydrated. She is eating grapes, blueberries, poridge and lettuce so we know she is getting some moisture but she won't go near her water bowl or even the bowls we leave around the garden for her. As i said, she does seem to be improving but we would feel happier if she started to drink. Has this happened to anyone else? Is it normal? Is there something we should be doing which we are not at present to help her? Thanks Simon and Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 If she doesnt seem to be suffering from lack of water I'd leave her and just keep feeding watery snacks, wheat or mixed corn that has been soaked in water for a couple of hours is very good for keeping chooks hydrated too You could try syringing water in to her but if she seems reasonably perky I wouldnt put her through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 mine love watermelon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Ours love it when I put any form of Garlic in their water - they "bob" for the bits of Garlic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasmad Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks everyone - we'll try those suggestions and see how she goes. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
