cbutler21 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 this morning I let the chickens out of the coop, and one of them started running and flapping around and the collapsed on the floor with her right wing and leg stiffening out and would stand up, i comforted her and picked her up, she seem very subdued! Tried putting her on her feet, she tried to take a few steps but then just sat onthe floor! I have taken her to the vets who where no help at all, said she seem very perky and nothing wrong with her leg as i thought she may have cramp! The vet said we will give her a flu jab and bring her back in 48hrs for a secong injection..... Has anyone else experienced this!? Or got any advice for me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Any chance that she was just dust bathing or sunbathing ? Either can look a bit alarming if you aren't used to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbutler21 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 She was not dust bath or sunbathing it was early morning, and just let out for her feed, this was not normal! She is the top of the roost! as she is definitly not her self!.... im worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbutler21 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Has anyone got anymore advice!?........ since having the flu jab, would you advise not to eat her eggs!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Why not ring the vet and ask for some guidance on this, and mention this morning's symptoms. S/he might be able to shed some light on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbutler21 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi thank you for your help, much appricated, but i took her to the vest this morning, where they gave her a flu jab as i mentioned in my first post, and the vet didnt no anything about chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Can't help you, sorry, without knowing the name of the drug. Perhaps you could ask when you go back in 48 hours. In the meantime, it would probably be a wise precaution to have a period of egg withdrawal until you have further information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Where are you? Perhaps someone can tell you of a vet who knows about poultry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
