jamie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hi all, I've just noticed one of my Seabright's gasping for air and looking rather poorly, She is fluffed up and very unsteady on her feet. I've given the food a dose of Flubenvet, should i double it and how would this effect the other birds if i do? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 She seems to be taking a turn for the worse, unable to stand now as her feet are rolled up and is really gasping for air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Not much help but can you bring her into the warm and make her comfortable, she sounds quite poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Doesn't sound good, can you get her to the vet pronto? Doesn't sound like gapeworm to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I agree it doesnt sound like Gapeworm Is her comb dark? it sounds like possible heart problems or a major respiratory issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I've got her indoors now, she's still gasping and stumbling around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 She needs to see a vet today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Sebrights are very prone to Mareks disease which will make them very unsteady I think your only option is to get her to a vet if you havent already, alternatively find a knowledgeable chicken owner who can have a look or who can cull it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I got home this evening and she was in a bad way, pretty much paralysed and still gasping, I took her to a neighbour who keeps chickens and she put her out of her misery...poor little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Sorry to hear it, but it was the kindest thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
