[Kristen M]

Today I went to move some of the younger girls into a coop to get them to learn home base before fully integrating with the rest of the hens (we have two smaller coops for now, attached to one run). The first cage went okay with our two younger splash ameraucanas. The second cage, I had to lift like the first and set it atop one coop so I could actually reach in there and get them. Well they all got spooked flying everywhere. I noticed the splash ameracuana in that cage laying on the cage floor not moving. I picked her up and she was alive, but not doing much. I put her in the coop with the two smaller splashes and she was eating but not moving around a ton. Just sitting and occasionally eating.
Is it possible she fainted or something? I thought at first I gave her a heart attack. Gosh I'm worried about her. I'm such a newbie when it comes to these little ones.

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[Kristen M]

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[robin416]

You're going to have to do a good hands on check. Something isn't right but I can't tell from the videos what it is. That first one, the bird pecked the feeder but didn't eat. Check eyesight. Once peep calms down, move your finger towards it's eye to see if it blinks.

It almost looks ruffled which does signify a fever but I can't tell for certain. A side shot would probably help.

Some can be scared silly over new things. That girl in my avatar could never go to a show because she'd flip out just sitting in my truck.

 

[Kristen M]

So, its been a bit chillier the past few days. It's 63 right now. She isn't normally fluffed up but I wasn't paying attention enough before to know if she was puffed up before the move as well or just now. I took a few videos.
She wouldn't blink until I was right in front of her eye. She's super mellow. Didn't peep either.

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She is a smidge older than the other splash in the coop with her. But here's a pic of her from the 11th.

I'll look up what to do for a fever, but any tips off hand? I'm going to see if I can find a YouTube video of how to check her over well. I moved her wings and she didn't peep at all and I didn't see any injuries to her feet. But I know I don't know what I'm looking for so I'll be doing a lot of research here.

 

[Kristen M]

You're going to have to do a good hands on check. Something isn't right but I can't tell from the videos what it is. That first one, the bird pecked the feeder but didn't eat. Check eyesight. Once peep calms down, move your finger towards it's eye to see if it blinks.

It almost looks ruffled which does signify a fever but I can't tell for certain. A side shot would probably help.

Some can be scared silly over new things. That girl in my avatar could never go to a show because she'd flip out just sitting in my truck.

Forgot to hit reply when I last posted lol

 

[Kristen M]

I looked at a video I took this morning of our older chickens fighting each other and she's in the background fluffed up. So it was before the move that she was fluffed.

 

[robin416]

That's a different bird in the last two pics. Isn't it?

She's not puffed up but she is rather ratty looking. Her tail is non existent and is down. Was it always like that?

Move something quickly towards her eye. Seeing her not even blink until you were right there says she might be blind. But that's OK if she is. They can live a full life as long as things stay in one place so she can find them easily.

I'm really not sure what is going on.

And I've forgotten to hit reply I can't tell you how many times. Just as @dawg53.

 

[Kristen M]

That's a different bird in the last two pics. Isn't it?

She's not puffed up but she is rather ratty looking. Her tail is non existent and is down. Was it always like that?

Move something quickly towards her eye. Seeing her not even blink until you were right there says she might be blind. But that's OK if she is. They can live a full life as long as things stay in one place so she can find them easily.

I'm really not sure what is going on.

And I've forgotten to hit reply I can't tell you how many times. Just as @dawg53.

So I had to have her in that cage for the last week while we fixed the other coop, and we're building a hoop coop for them that should be done in a few weeks. I think I stead of perching on the perches I had in the cage she roosted on the ground which made her tail kind of dirty.
Those pics are her on the 11th of this month. We had 80 degree weather but it dropped to low and mid 60s the last two days. I wonder if it's a few things. I've went out a few times and she's drinking good and she runs if I try to pick her up which I take as a good sign. I'll keep an eye on her. It should be warmer tomorrow so I'll make sure she gets cleaned up good. I didn't want to do anything like that today since it was a bit chilly and they are still kinda small.

 

[Kristen M]

That's a different bird in the last two pics. Isn't it?

She's not puffed up but she is rather ratty looking. Her tail is non existent and is down. Was it always like that?

Move something quickly towards her eye. Seeing her not even blink until you were right there says she might be blind. But that's OK if she is. They can live a full life as long as things stay in one place so she can find them easily.

I'm really not sure what is going on.

And I've forgotten to hit reply I can't tell you how many times. Just as @dawg53.

I'm debating whether to bring her in with one of the other splashed and clean her up. I have one of those brooding plates for her to keep warm in. But not sure if now is the time to do it or if it'll make her feel worse.

 

[robin416]

No, don't clean her up. If she's back to acting normal then don't upset her by moving her. Even if you bring in a buddy.

That ratty tail maybe from her messing it up on the cage sides. I've seen that a lot when birds are cage kept.

Is what there is of her tail up or down now? That is a sign of a bird not feeling great too.

 

[Kristen M]

No, don't clean her up. If she's back to acting normal then don't upset her by moving her. Even if you bring in a buddy.

That ratty tail maybe from her messing it up on the cage sides. I've seen that a lot when birds are cage kept.

Is what there is of her tail up or down now? That is a sign of a bird not feeling great too.

I go out to close up the coops here in the next hour and I'll take a peek at her again. She looked about the same as before but moving more and visibly drinking. I really appreciate all your wisdom with this! She's always even the most docile and sweetest of the bunch. My kids say she looks like an owl when she's fluffed.lol I'll be researching some more tonight.

 

[robin416]

If something is wrong she needs to tell us more. Right now I'd keep an eye on her and not do anything drastic.

Sometimes they have off days that don't amount to much.

 

[Kristen M]

If something is wrong she needs to tell us more. Right now I'd keep an eye on her and not do anything drastic.

Sometimes they have off days that don't amount to much.

Noted. All 6 of them were cuddles up for the night and she was in the middle of the pile so couldn't see much. But I'll check on them bright and early and see how she's doing. Hopefully tomorrow she will be perked up and ready for the day. ❤🐔

 

[dawg53]

I suspect she might have coccidiosis, consider getting her started on Corid. You can purchase Corid 9.6% liquid solution at a feed store. Dosage is 9.5ml per gallon of water for 5 days. Make it fresh daily and dont add anything into the mixture. Do not give her anything containing thiamine during treatment (vitamin B1.)

 

[Kristen M]

I suspect she might have coccidiosis, consider getting her started on Corid. You can purchase Corid 9.6% liquid solution at a feed store. Dosage is 9.5ml per gallon of water for 5 days. Make it fresh daily and dont add anything into the mixture. Do not give her anything containing thiamine during treatment (vitamin B1.)

Would it be okay if all of the ones in the coop drink it?

Their food as thamine so I'm looking for some alternatives to give them for a bit. Is there anything you recommend? They're using dumor chick starter feed.

 

[dawg53]

Yes, they can all drink it. The thiamine mononitrate in the feed is not enough to deter the effects of the Corid in preventing coccidiosis. You can continue the treatment for 7 days vs 5 days.

 

[Kristen M]

Yes, they can all drink it. The thiamine mononitrate in the feed is not enough to deter the effects of the Corid in preventing coccidiosis. You can continue the treatment for 7 days vs 5 days.

Thank you so much! I will get that stuff tomorrow and treat them all. I really appreciate your advice! ❤🐔

 

[Kristen M]

Well, I'm not sure she's gonna make it. I went to tractor supply and got the supplies and when I came back this morning she is basically lifeless.
I kinda force fed her water by opening her beak and putting some medicated water. She would eventually drink it. I tried some egg yolk which she barely responded to.

Any advice on what to do while she's still here?

 

[robin416]

I really don't know what to say. Keep her nearby and see if giving her the medicated water helps?

I don't know what is going on with her. I would have expected more outward signs if it was cocci or even an infection that needs antibiotics. I just didn't see it in her. The down tail was really the only sign something was wrong.

I haven't heard from @dawg53 today yet. Which in itself is a concern. He generally hits on what might be wrong.

 

[Kristen M]

I really don't know what to say. Keep her nearby and see if giving her the medicated water helps?

I don't know what is going on with her. I would have expected more outward signs if it was cocci or even an infection that needs antibiotics. I just didn't see it in her. The down tail was really the only sign something was wrong.

I haven't heard from @dawg53 today yet. Which in itself is a concern. He generally hits on what might be wrong.

So I examined her poop vs Google and it does look a bit like cocci with out the blood. If you didn't watch her breathing you'd think she was dead. I'm giving her the water by syringe and also mixed some egg yolk with water to give her. Just trying to see if it gives her any energy to perk hrler up. It's crazy that she was walking around and stuff yesterday and now looks deceased. All the other ones that were with her seem totally fine. I'm treating all the chickens though just in case. What a bummer this is. She was so beautiful. I mean, to go from the 11th to like 3 days later being so poorly.. I'm sure I missed some signs that I just didn't know you look for but I feel really guilty. I'll do my best to nurse her back.