Natspringy Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Hello all, Desperate for help! Really concerned about my daughter's chicken. I think She's been broody all week. Has come out to eat and drink a bit but not masses. Been trying to break was about to do broody cage. Today got her out and noticed that she' s so wobbly she staggers especially if still. At first I thought she'd hurt her leg but now seems more unstable. Not sure what is going on. Don't think egg bound, can't see mites, trying to get her to eat today. She's had some mash and a bit of wheetabix (only thing she wanted) managed to prepet some water and vits into her bit she' still very wobbly and not herself. Not sure what to do! At present we have her inside in the house in a dog cage, on soft towel. Been going into feed and water every few hours, radio 4 to sooth. But she seems no better. Given egg, raw egg, mash, Water, spaghetti as usually a favourite; no luck .Planning vets tomorrow although worried the drive will be too much for her. Have I missed anything?? Anything I can try? She's our baby; raised her from day one... Just don't know what to do. Thank you so much for your time. Really appreciate it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Sorry to hear she’s poorly. Have you given her a good once over? Feel her abdomen (should be firm, but not swolen and definitely not squishy), feel her crop (should feel bits of food, but everything should move around. Also should not be squishy), feel her breastbone (you are supposed to feel it, but it shouldn’t be very pronounced/sharp). Did you check her poo? Anything abnormal? Are you sure she was broody? A broody chicken will defend the nest when you open the coop. She will flatten herself and screech. A sick chicken might just hang around the nest for some peace and quiet. When did you last worm them and with what? For now, not much else you can do apart from keeping her comfortable. I would ring a vet in the morning if it was my chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thank you for your advice. From YouTube vids i think she was broody as she made a raptor like noise and raised all her feathers. I need to worm her just read another thread and realised what I've been doing wasn't good enough..Must purchase some now. Yes. I will call the vet in the morning. Was worried the journey would be too much for her but think I have to. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Crop feels okay but she has lost weight since brooding. Poos seem okay. Bit smelly but then maybe because in the house! Just checked her now and she looks fairly comfortable. Lying quite perkily. It's the weird wobble on standing.... Thanks again for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Yes, Verm-x is a rather misleading product I have to say. But it is as effective as sticking a tea bag on a broken leg. You can also ask the vet about deworming. I get some liquid drops from my vet, to be administered in their beak. But then again, I’m in the Netherlands and different rules apply here. (Never found any rules to be honest... we don’t have a DEFRA equivalent.) I have noticed that liquid dewormers work faster than the feed based ones. But I would get advice from a vet about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Can’t offer much help I’m afraid but think vets in the morning is definitely the best course of action. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thanks guys. Much appreciated. Will call vets and discuss dewormers whilst there too. Thank you! Will update tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Very wobbly today. Can't stand. Just waiting for vets to open. Pretty sure this is good bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Sorry to hear. How old is the hen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Only 10 months 😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Marek’s disease is a risk for younger fowl. Although my vet thinks one of my chickens died from Marek’s when she was was at least 2 years old. It’s a virus that can affect the movement of a chickens. Often shown as paralysis of limbs. It could explain the wobblyness of your hen. But then again, I’m definitely not a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Vet thinks it's exposure from brooding and that she needs to rest up and stay warm. Hopefully she should recover. He said good heart and no signs of neurological illness! Phew. Was worried mareks too. Fingers crossed. Off to make porridge and scrambled eggs. Any other remedies will be most welcome! Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Good news! Hope she pulls through! Wet cat food does wonders. Mine love it and it’s a good source of protein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Natspringy said: Any other remedies will be most welcome! I would get some Nettex Poultry Nutri-drops, they are useful for a girlie who is not feeling so good. I hope she perks up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Thank you! I have some arriving tomorrow! She's a bit less wobbly this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Seems worse today weaker and refusing lots of food. Considering alternative vets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Oh no! Lots of vets have difficulty diagnosing chickens. Don’t think they see to many in their practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Yes. This new one sounds like he knows his chickens. He thinks it might be neurological. Such a shame as she seemed to perk up last night but now she can't walk again. Having to prepare my 4 year old is just the worst. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyTrish Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Aww, that's not so good but I hope she perks up again. Kids are resilient and usually get over a pet's death more quickly than we do. Still not an easy time, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Thank you. She seems to have totally lost the use of her legs now worried about the rest of my flock too now :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Oh dear Fingers crossed she is just weak from her broody stint. Let us know how you get on xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 She'a gasping now. Does anyone know what that means. Vets at 6.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Mareks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Oh no poor thing Hope the rest will stay fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
