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[BlaxL]

Hi, I’m Lindsay. I have just joined. I have 19 bantams, mostly Perkins, but likely soon to be 18. Feeling a bit sad as one of this year’s baby hens is dying in my kitchen. I suspected botulism. She couldn’t lift her head and neck and was very floppy. That was three days ago. I thought she was a goner. Got her in the warm. Then she made a miraculous recovery. On the third day she had her head up, was cheeping a bit, she drank some water sitting on my lap and I was so happy she was recovering but she has gradually declined again. I’ve tried to get fluids into her today but I’m not sure she can swallow. She isn’t even opening her eyes now. I think she’s going to die. Just trying to keep her warm and comfortable.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Lindsay, and welcome to BYC. Have you tried vitamin supplementation with the sick bird?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am very sorry your bird is sick. You might start a thread in our Emergency forum for more help... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

I hope she will be ok!

 

[Jener8or]

I definitely recommend following @TwoCrows advice and posting in the Emergency Forum. There are a lot of experts there to help! I really hope she pulls through! It is tough losing them, but it sounds like you are giving her lots of love.

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[N F C]

Hi, sorry to hear about your little one...hope he makes a recovery.

 

[muddy75]

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Lindsay. I hope your hen recovers.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[Jenbirdee]

hi. i’m sorry about your hen that is not well. i hope she gets better. welcome to byc.