Hello, I have a hen who is not doing too hot. To make sure that I get all the info down that I can, I will answer all the questions that are at the top of the emergency page.
1) Breed, Age, Weight: Frost White Legbar, less than a year, she seems to be a relatively normal weight.2) Behavior: Bad balance, drooping head, lethargy, clear and liquidy poop, lack of appetite.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? The hen has been acting off for around 3 days. She seemed normal yesterday, and today she was still on the roost with her head hanging down.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? Not these symptoms. The rooster with her was sleepy the other day, but he is back to normal.
5) Any injuries or trauma? No physical signs of anything wrong. I have felt all over her and feel nothing out of the ordinary.
6) Any known cause? The only thing I can think of as a cause is the sudden shift in weather in Texas. Went from 90-100 and dry to 50-70 with rain and wind.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all. Since she has been sick she hasn't had much interest in food. She always had access to water and layer feed.
8) How does the poop look? The poop is clear and liquidy (picture attached)
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? I gave her some vitamins and electrolytes. I have her seperated from the other 2 chickens she is living with.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? I want to treat the bird myself.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use. The 3 birds live in 2 large dog kennels attached together. They have a bare bottom, but I add fallen leaves to the bottom of the cages. It is a temporary cage, their permanent pen is almost finished.
