Help my silki is getting weaker

[kakky88]

I lost two silkies last night due to cold- one was already going to rigor mortis in the am and put him down. I think silkies are tough because their breeding is genuinely not practical for more rustic areas. They were fine last night but two this morning was disappointing- they are slow and clumsy and the cold and humidity got them even though it was deceptive- I think its hard to spot the sick before they go because of that- I know I've heard birds tend to hide their illness until too late- make sense with such a docile breed that has so much fluff you can't tell what's happening- first time with chickens so disappointed but still have two left- going to steer clear of the breed because how endearing they are makes it hard to not consider them pets in case something happens.

 

[AGeese]

It’s Crazyfornia prices

That's incredible, but I imagine wages are up there with it or no one would live there. My ex from San Diego told me her mortage payment was $2,200 a month for an 1,100 sq house with a tiny yard as opposed to my 1,680 sq house on 3+ acres, at 1k a month.

Back to your Roo, I hope we can get some answers from some of the more experienced members here for all that you've invested, and for as long as this little guy has held out.

Looking at the records you provided, my guess is those are microbials? But I'm just wondering if treating with a broad spectrum anthelmintic would be worth a shot, anyone?

 

[Margaret50436]

That's incredible, but I imagine wages are up there with it or no one would live there. My ex from San Diego told me her mortage payment was $2,200 a month for an 1,100 sq house with a tiny yard as opposed to my 1,680 sq house on 3+ acres, at 1k a month.

Back to your Roo, I hope we can get some answers from some of the more experienced members here for all that you've invested, and for as long as this little guy has held out.

Looking at the records you provided, my guess is those are microbials? But I'm just wondering if treating with a broad spectrum anthelmintic would be worth a shot, anyone?

My son, paying $4000 rent for two bedroom apartment in Orange County and my daughter paying 2600 in San Diego for old small crapy apartments .. old crappy homes are now million dollars and fire insurance that Nobody can afford it.

 

[Margaret50436]

I lost two silkies last night due to cold- one was already going to rigor mortis in the am and put him down. I think silkies are tough because their breeding is genuinely not practical for more rustic areas. They were fine last night but two this morning was disappointing- they are slow and clumsy and the cold and humidity got them even though it was deceptive- I think its hard to spot the sick before they go because of that- I know I've heard birds tend to hide their illness until too late- make sense with such a docile breed that has so much fluff you can't tell what's happening- first time with chickens so disappointed but still have two left- going to steer clear of the breed because how endearing they are makes it hard to not consider them pets in case something happens.

He’s staying one of my bedrooms and I keep it pretty warm and cozy for him…
I’m sorry for your loss. Apparently they were prone to vitamin deficiency and other diseases. I don’t want to give up on this little guy.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Sorry to hear about your Silkie.

It would be a good idea to discuss treatment options with your vet to see if they can recommend a different medication or antibiotic to see if that makes a difference.

Research the findings to figure out what meds are most effective in treating what was found with testing.

https://poultrydvm.com/pathogens/klebsiella-pneumoniae

 

[Margaret50436]

Sorry to hear about your Silkie.

It would be a good idea to discuss treatment options with your vet to see if they can recommend a different medication or antibiotic to see if that makes a difference.

Research the findings to figure out what meds are most effective in treating what was found with testing.

https://poultrydvm.com/pathogens/klebsiella-pneumoniae

Thank u