Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Leonie56]

Hi

Does anyone know where to get antibiotics for chickens? My miss pepperpot has been under the weather for some time and I've tried worming and treating for mites.

[Tweety]

Hi, if you think she may need antibiotics, you will have to take her to see a vet.

[lillybettybabs]

What are her symptoms?

[Leonie56]

Shes been having a runny bum since feb/ march being very lethargic.

She's a bit unsteady on her feet and her comb is still red but has a greyish tinge.

She hasnt laid in over a year and she's nearly 4 years old.

She can't jump up or on anything.

Very worried about her and can't take her to the vets as where I live the vets know nothing about chickens!

Shes still eating and drinking fine.

[Egluntyne]

Did you worm her with Flubenvet?

[Leonie56]

Yes with marriages pellets with flubenvet in them.

[Tweety]

She is a good age, which may have something to do with it, but the mucky bum indicates that there is more to it.

 

Herban Liquid Tonic is very good for treating runny poos, so it may be worth trying. I would still take her to the vet tbh - even if they are not chicken experts, they should have enough knowledge to be able to diagnose an infection if that is the problem. If she needs antibiotics, you will have to see a vet anyway.

[Egghead68]

Avipro and Oregostim can sometimes be helpful for diarrhoea. You could send off a sample to Retfords for analysis too.

[Leonie56]

What's Retfords?

[Egghead68]

Retfords Poultry Partnership. They analyse samples from chickens for around £30 I think.

[Leonie56]

Sad update

Mum took her to the vets and they sent her to chicken heaven.

She had big growths round her ovaries, they were draining her.

Very upset but it's best for her.

X

[Tweety]

Sorry to hear that, but she had a long and, no doubt, very happy life with you. As you say, it was the best thing for her, and she isn't suffering any more.

[Leonie56]

Thanks for all the advice and words of reassurance.

I know it was the best thing for her but she was the last of my origanal girls but now she can go and meet the other one again, god I must sound mental lol!

[Chucky Mama]

Sorry to hear your news I am glad that you got her along to a vet though. Whilst many vets may not be chicken experts, they can still deal with many issues and prevent further suffering.

[Leonie56]

Thank you, I do feel a bit better about it today knowing she's not suffering anymore.

X

[Egghead68]

And she lived to a very good age! I am sure you gave her a wonderful life.

[keyhole kate]

Thanks for all the advice and words of reassurance.

I know it was the best thing for her but she was the last of my origanal girls but now she can go and meet the other one again, god I must sound mental lol!

 

 

I am so sorry you lost your girl I feel just the same when I lose any of my my hooligans people think I am mental too