Peachy77 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 My 3 year old hybrid has today gone really quiet. She seemed to have trouble getting down the ladder of the cube, so I have been watching her. She is really sleepy, and not scratching around like normal. When I picked her up, she gave a few little squeaks, and when I put her down she seems reluctant to put her feet on the floor, and one on her wings flops down. She also has creamy colour runny poo. Have checked her feet, and cant see anything on them. Have check her all over, and she seems normal to me. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Do either of her legs splay out, or is she 'off' her legs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 She can stand. I just threw some grapes in and she managed to run, slowly though. And she is takeing ages to eat it. She normally swallows down in an few gulps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Does her tummy feel swollen, tight or fluid filled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 I cant feel anything swollen or fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Ok, to be honest illness in chickens tends to be quite advanced by the time they start to show symptoms. If you can't see anything after a good basic health check - vent, crop, lice, abdomen, listen to her breathing, check her general weight, you probably need to get her checked out by a vet. If she is eating and drinking you could observe her for 24 hours but she could deteriorate just as much as she could improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Have seen her eating, but not drinking. Thats not to say she hasnt as I havent been watching the whole time. We are going away tomorrow for 2 nights, so just a bit worried. Have got someone popping to check them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Just been out for anoher check over. Her crop feels empty, and she feels quite squidgy on her tummy (between her legs). Her tail is down to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I think she needs to see a vet as whatever it is she will need more than nursing and TLC from you by the sound of it. Keep her in the warm and quiet until you have her checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 We thought we would observe her overnight. She couldnt even manage to get up into the cube at night. In the morning I went to check her and she was still in the cube, so I took her out and put her near the food and water. My husband went to check on her later and when he put her down after checking her over, she couldnt stand at all and died within seconds of him putting her down. She was only showing signs of being poorly for one day. The other two look fine and happy and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 sorry to hear about your girl x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Am sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
