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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Jun 06 2009 : 06:42:25 AM
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One of my little Buff chicks has been just standing around with her head down in her shoulders like she has no neck. I had a hen do that before and she died not long after. What is that and what causes it? Is there anything to do for it? She's just pitiful.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2009 : 07:14:00 AM
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Kris, I have never seen that! It would be difficult to know what to do, either let nature take its course, or go ahead and put her out of her misery. I know whatever you do, it will be what you thought was best.
I am sorry.
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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twzlrwho
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
christina
dewitt
va
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2009 : 08:23:18 AM
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Hey Kris, is her poo ok? Crazy question I know but it could be cocci. Another possibility is wry neck. If that's the case she needs vitamin e. Is she eating and drinking ok? I had a wry neck bantam that's head would hang so low it threw him into somersaults. After alot of vitamins he pulled through. I hope this helps a little. Good Luck!
 Christina
Work like you don't have to, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching :) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2009 : 1:43:05 PM
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I don't think she's eating because when I go to feed them she just stands in one place unlike the other pig chicks who rush to see who can get there the fastest. I hate to put her all by herself. I have vitamin e gel caps. Would that work to put in their water? Or will electrolytes work?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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twzlrwho
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
christina
dewitt
va
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 08:35:24 AM
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Yes to both in the water. Also you can make a wet mash and syringe feed or feed with an eyedropper. Is her crop full? Is it hard or soft? How old is she?
Christina
Work like you don't have to, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching :) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 10:58:46 AM
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Well, I just went out to check on the chicks and I didn't see her. So she's either disappeared or gotten better. I hope she's gotten better. So I gave them all fresh water with electrolytes in all the waterers. I don't think it will hurt to do that for all the chickens right now.
I think I will let the Buff chicks out maybe tomorrow. Some of them do get out and they haven't been bothered yet. They come right to me so I can put them back in to eat. They are so cute when they're little. And so depending on me right now.
Thanks for your help. Christina. Sometimes I just don't know what to do and I know someone here will help me figure it out. That's what I like so much about this place.
Kris
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twzlrwho
True Blue Farmgirl
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christina
dewitt
va
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 12:05:05 PM
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You are welcome. I hope the best for your little guy. HUGS
Christina
Work like you don't have to, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching :) |
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Chick with no neck
