sparkysmum Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 One of our pekins was frequently broody last year & then moulted. During this period she lost a bit of condition but I assumed she would pick up. Well she hasn't & in fact is slowly deteriorating in front of us This is the position : she is very anaemic looking pale face & comb. Pale skin. She is eating but has lost quite a lot of weight. She is less alert now but still has a little walk around. She is not bullied & her pekin sister sticks with her. She has been wormed 2 wks ago & is free of any parasite. Although this anaemic appearance & loss of condition might be an indication of red mite, there is no red mite in her eglu! I have taken it apart & even bought new roosting bars. I took her to the vets today who could find nothing amiss except to say she's poorly. She has offered blood tests but will cost 00's If you could help us reach a diagnosis I'd love to hear from you Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Should have added she has just started a course of antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'd see how she goes after the antibs, but if you haven't already, then add a good quality tonic to the water and try her on some Nutridrops, which are really good for picking up a poorly hen. It may just be that she has some underlying problem; I recently despatched a 5year old hen of mine who never really recovered from a bad moult, she'd started to look like she was in pain and I suspect that she had a cancerous tumour somewhere that I couldn't feel. In the end it was the kindest thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I think that a good tonic such as Lifeguard and Nutri Drops and high quality food is about all that you can do really if she is worm and external parasite free. There is a product called Protexin Soluble or Protexin Soluble All Animals, both contain probiotics and are useful to keep the gut flora stable and to maximised efficient digestion of food eaten. There may be something going on with this hen that does not show up clinically on examination but will prevent her from ever thriving. Good luck though, it is certainly worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Well, she's gone & will be cremated next week. How fragile their little lives are. Good bye little pekin, we all loved you. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Sorry to hear you lost her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Oh that is sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 So sorry you lost your girl, it's horrible when you lose one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Alli, I'm so sorry . I know how much you loved your little girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks Vicki, thanks everyone. It's been horrible dealing with her dying today & it's comforting to know that so many likeminded people are around. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
