hopingforchickens Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cornflake has been off colour for about a week - huddled over, tail down (she's three and a half) but every now and then she will pick up a bit. She has been eating and drinking throughout (with a little encouragement sometimes). Today two of the others were picking on her so I went to tell them off. I picked her up and she has lost a lot of weight and for the first time I saw a drop of yellow fluid fall from her beak. I have separated her into the guinea pig run (large, metal and covered) on the grass next to the WIR. I've put some mask, a little bokashi bran and some water in there. She is walking about slowly and eating and drinking. I will try to get her an appointment at the vets, but am worried about the bank holiday weekend. Has anyone had any similar experiences/advice? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I wondered about sour crop but that usually causes a lot of liquid to come out of the beak and the crop will be full and watery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'll be honest I was dubious due to the lack of any sign of impacted crop, but you are absolutely right. I tipped her upside down and loads came out so I have given her some live yogurt mixed with bokashi bran and put a dose of CAB in her water. Will keep her separate for a while so she can gain her strength but fingers crossed she will be OK. Thanks for the advice. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
