johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 My white star willow has been acting quite strange, shes not eating corn, or anything really. She seems as if she is constantly asleep and has just put herself to bed in the cub and is asleep. i mean fast asleep, Cherry was like this and died. im starting to wonder if willow will die too and if i am doing something wrong? really worried about her, also have only been getting one white egg which could also mean shes might but is most proabably not laying, thanks in advance for any advice xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Also, dont no whether to bring her inside? i could put her in the eglu? just to keep an extra eye on her? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I would bring her inside and keep an eye on her. At least with her inside, you can moniter whether she's eating and drinking. I'd also give her a good 'once over' to determine whether there's anything obvious that could have brought her down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Can you give me anything to look out for whilst checking her? i will get some mash, do you think i should add some lukewarm water? thanks in advance xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finger lickin good Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 One our chickens did that, there was nothing obviously wrong with her it was as if she just couldn't be bothered. We gave her some mash with poultry spice and she perked up the next day and within 2-3 days back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi, she is in the eglu next to me now! i have given her some mash - dont have any poultry spice, anything else i could give her that does the same? what about a garlic clove in her water? she is sitting on the side of the nesting box asleep, not even waking when i call her name, finger lickin good did your hen lay while she was acting like this? also have noticed some saliva dripping from her beak? will do a health check on her now and let you know if i find anything xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi, just noticed when i shout her name, her left eye is closed so i thought she was asleep but her right eye is wide awake? could she be blind or have something in her eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Has she got the sniffles or a rattly chest? IS the eye gunky? If so I'd be thinking she might have mycoplasma and would need to see a vet. Could be that the eye is injured and she is in pain. I'd bathe it with lukewarm tea or a saline solution and have a good look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 When my chickens do this I take them to the vet - they are usually heading for something serious such as a respiratory infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Is the dribbley stuff coming from her nostrils or beak? If it's her nostrils, she could as previously mentioned have myco? Myco is treatable with an antibiotic that is added to the drinking water. If the dribbley stuff is coming from her beak, I would have a feel of her crop. If it's soft and feels like a saggy water balloon, she could have sour crop. There's plenty of information on sour crop within the 'chicken clinc section' on how you can help her. Good luck, let us know what you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi, on closer inspection around the eye are some little yellow bugs, they look like they are trying to get into her eye and thats why shes got it shut, vent, legs and comb are beautiful and her nose has a little bit of clear liquid, shes not coughing or sneezing much, she does now and again but my others do that, she has had two pecks at her food so that seems to be okay, any advice on what could be up? p.s i did try and open her eye but she wouldnt let me, she either is squeezing it closed or she cant open it, thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I would think the 'little yellow bugs' are dried matter from her eye and she probably has an eye infection which needs antibiotics. Even if you think she is only coughing/sneezing a little she is probably getting a cold (your others too if they are doing the same) and quick treatment from a vet is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi, she has got drips of clear liquid from both her nostrils and beak, however the drip hanging from her beak could have come from her nostrils, her crop feels quite soft, if i push it in it slowly comes back out, feels like a deflated balloon, how do i know its not myco tho? thanks everyone you have been so helpful x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I have no idea as to how you tell definatively whether it's myco. They generally have a runny nose and rattley breathing and often bubbly eyes. Tylan is used to treat myco. If you call the vets, explain the symptoms and request tylan, they may well give you some (mine did!) I guess, all you can do until morning is keep offering food and water, keep her warm and cosy and keep a close eye on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi all, i think she might have a sour crop, its very squishy and i tried squeezing it to make her sick but she had her beak open and head down but nothing came out, going to feed her probiotic yoghurt, also going to bathe her eye, anything i can mix with the water to make the bathing more effective? thanks p.s have looked up symptoms for myco and i dont think its that, she is deffo bulging at the front so im going that option 1st! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi, She sounds pretty poorly to me. I think I'd be tempted to see a vet just in case it's something nasty. Fingers crossed for her & keep us posted. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi all, well from my last post alot has happened. Nipped to sainsburys to get some natural yoghurt and she seems to like it! thats good, also tried squeezing the bulging bit and she did put her head down and open her beak but no vomit came out, the eye is still closed and she wont let us try and open it, however did get some water on it, the only thing with a vet is i dont no a good one! lol, i live in the middle of derby and nottingham and would travel, can anyone recommend? thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi all, this morning Willow seems to be perky, she has eaten nearly all of her yoguhrt (small dish full) and is drinking. Her crop seems to be deflated, is that good? although her eye is still shut, i cant seem to work that one out, if i cant open it do i leave it? do i try again with water etc? to try and get it open but she wasnt happy with that? i sprayed some anti-pek spray on them all yesterday im worried that ive got it in her eye by accident? any advice? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 My advice is take her to a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi trying to get to the vets, have spoken to a few and they have given me loads of advice, will keep you posted xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Poultry vet at Ilkeston - Chris Jamieson 28-30 Lower Stanton Rd Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LN 0115 932 9322 Worth the journey Hope the vet can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi all, okay got an update. Willow is outside in the eglu now as we have got the run sorted, she has been on garlic powder, natural yoghurt and water for well over 24hours. The issue with the sour crop is, she tries to be sick (when i squeeze it) and nothing comes out, still a bit of a runny nose but nothing compared to yesterday. When i squeeze her crop it still feels like a soft squishy balloon, also i can feel pellets in there, does that mean that her symptoms are deffo sour crop? i mean for well over 24hours she hasnt eaten pellets and i can still feel them? surely thats not normal? For the issue with her eye, well its been half open, and closed all day, it looks very sore but the vet advised if no puss, crusty bits or liquid coming out that he doesnt need to see her, he told me to bathe it with tea at least once an hour and do this for a few days to see if it seems to ease anything and she can open her eye fully. He thinks i have caught it early enough to kill an infection in it, but yesterday she couldnt open her eye now she can half open it! fingers crossed the tea soothes it overnight and she may feel comfortable to open it a bit more after tommorrow mornings dose! btw i cant see any cloudiness in the eye it seems clear and of normal colour but looks very red and sore let me know what you think to the update and wether those pellets should be in there by now?!? i mean the amount they poo id expect it to be "out" the same day! As for now she is asleep in her hospital wing, i really cannot thank everyone enough for suggestions, comments and help, i really wouldnt know what i would do without Omlet!!! i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi everyone, just wanted to ask i have read that it takes a chicken 30mins-3hours to digest food, can anyone verify that? also if so the pellets should not be in her crop should they? its nearly been 48 hours that she hasnt eaten pellets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 could it be grit rather than pellets that you can feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 it deffo feels like pellets, they are the exact size and rounded shape? i think i am guna try her on mash and garlic powder and ACV with water for 2 days and see if she is okay and perky or lays an , if not shes at the vets on Friday AM! will keep you posted xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
