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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 2:49:21 PM
We have had our rhode island reds for about 3 years, and one died in March from being stuck on an egg.
We have another, walking around very slowly, looking like she's breathing hard, her manure is all liquid, and she's thin. We hand fed her oats and she gobbled them up, with stopping several times in between.
Any help would be appreciated. Is it a respiratory problem? Can I treat her to help her?
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| textilelover |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 1:41:37 PM
So sorry to hear your hen didn't survive despite your valiant efforts to save her. We have been there and know how hard it is, especially for the children. Hope you take comfort in knowing you did your best. Dianne in the Hudson Valley
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| batznthebelfry |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 10:21:57 AM
I am so sorry she passed away...egg bound is so hard to cure because by the time you know about it it is usually too late to save them...but I am happy you were able to be with her...I know all my chickens seem to understand they are not alone when they go......& i hope by me being there at the end makes it easier for them...I am thinking of you & your family...hugs....Michele'
Chickens rule!
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 05:04:08 AM
Thanks Sherrye, we are currently ordering books from our library, to help us figure out more ways to help our hens.
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| sherrye |
Posted - Nov 07 2011 : 06:40:17 AM
oh kristina i am so sorry you lost her. it is hard for kids too. very sad day for you. sending hugs and love to you all sherrye
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Nov 07 2011 : 04:56:37 AM
Despite bringing our egg bound hen inside, oiling her vent and keeping it quiet, she died over the weekend in my 15 yo's dd's hands. We feel terrible we could not help her.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 06:27:53 AM
Thanks for all your tips. I'm watching her today. Yesterday her manure was normal looking and she was eating. I don't think she is laying, so I will check her again today.
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| batznthebelfry |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 2:18:56 PM
This sounds like she might be egg bound with the walking problems but she could also be gizzard bound..she will eat & drink but the poo will be very watery, green algue looking...mix together 1 pint of warm water to about 3 table spoons of molasses.....shale really well to get it all mixed...take away her water & give her this for the next 6-8 hours...it is a laxative that might help get rid of what she has blocking up her gizzard....after 6-8 hours take that away & put her on regular water again...also do not give her dry feed...mix water, yogurt or even milk with dry oatmeal & give that to her for the 6-8 hours as well.....now if she has a blocked gizzard when she poos it will be very very messy so make sure she is not laying in it the whole time....I go out & check, pick her up check poo & then put down some more bedding for her...do this often if you can...
if she is egg bound she will drop her wings down & walk like a duck......Warm up slightly some cooking oil or baby oil & if you have a syringe fill it & gently push that into her vent make sure you have it in slightly upward & push that oil in...do this 2-3 times but do not force it in hard...again she will get messy but just keep changing the bedding for her....Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 04:53:38 AM
After I posted for help, we put her in our "emergency" coop by herself. We build a coop for sick/hurt chickens. Anyway, I'll be checking on her this morning. She appeared to be eating very well after we put her inside. She's away from the others, but I'll check on her today. Thanks.
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| rschaaf |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 8:40:05 PM
Could be a number of things...Parasites, some type of upper respiratory infection...Does she have anything coming out of her nostrils, does she sound raspy at all? If it is upper resp. I've pulled a few chickens through by putting a little vicks vapor rub on their comb and fashioning a little bandana around their neck with some on too.
Always isolate sick birds and keep them warm and plenty of straw and maybe a nest box too and out of drafts. As far as parasites, you could try and worm, but if you have a good large animal vet in your area call first.
If the hen is already a little compromised, worming now might be hard on her. Lice may be an issue too.
If you have an animal health store nearby like PBS Animal Health, they carry lots of meds for livestock.
I bought a product called LS50 when my silkie bantie rooster had upper resp. The product is a broad spectrum antibiotic geared for upper resp. stuff. I am no vet however, and you should really try and consult them.
If you do find a drug or somethings to give, or decide to worm, alot of times you have to throw the eggs away while on the medication or after worming. Keep that in mind.
Dropping off a fecal sample to the vet may help as far as seeing and treating for parasites.
Also, Meyer Hatchery in Polk, Ohio (www.meyerhatchery.com) has a pretty knowledgable staff and may be able to help too.
Keep us posted.
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