Currant Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Returned from holiday and my sitter said Daisy wasn't coming out of the cube and seemed to be having difficulty walking. I put her in the spare eglu and noticed her back end seemed to be near the floor but she was eating and drinking and seemed quite perky. However the last few days she can't walk at all but is still eating and drinking. Her feet are all curled up. Her tummy feels a bit hot and swollen. Any ideas? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Sounds to me like Peritonitis and so she needs to see a vet immediately Currant. Sadly it may be a one-way trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Afraid I agree, looking at your signature she is three years old which is a normal lifespan for a hybrid hen. If she can't walk then she needs veterinary attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currant Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hi took her to the vets who said she had a neurological disease (mareks possibly?) and had to be put to sleep. Worried about the other 6 now although they are not showing any signs. Is there anything I should do to safeguard them? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Take it as it comes I think Currant. Just keep an eye on the others but if it was something contagious it's too late now anyway. Sorry you lost Daisy. We had a Daisy and in memorandum her replacement will get the same name, the tag is ready to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
