The Poultry Keeper Forum Index The Poultry Keeper
The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch     RegisterRegister 
 Log inLog in 


One year old bantam off colour

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic
Author Message
Gadge



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Posts: 2
PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:38 pm    Post subject: One year old bantam off colour Reply with quote
We have a one year old Speckled Hamburg bantam that is weak and showing signs of illness. Her posture is 'hunched' with her tail downwards. Face and crop are pale compared to her sisters and we have noticed bubbles of clear liquid from her nose and eyes although this is infrequent. She has been like this for a couple of days. We have isolated her and she now appears to be eating OK. Any ideas what else e should do?
Back to top
Dixie Chicks



Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Posts: 311
Location: South West Cumbria
PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I lost my Marans bantie a couple of weeks ago and she had similar symptoms. The vet prescribed antibiotics for a respiratory infection but I think she was too far gone and although she was eating and drinking okay at first, she eventually lost interest.

I would get her to a vet asap as the sooner you start her treatment, the better chance she has. Good luck.
Back to top
summayah



Joined: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 4289
Location: luton
PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
In the meantime you could give her acv at 2% in water in a non-galvanised drinker. That might just help to perk her up a bit. There's also poultry spice, you could try. Have you managed to see a vet with her?
Back to top
madslg



Joined: 16 Nov 2005
Posts: 298
Location: Farnham
PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You feel helpless don't you.... i hope she picks up.
Back to top
summayah



Joined: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 4289
Location: luton
PostPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
How is she now? Is she any better?
Back to top
Gadge



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Posts: 2
PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Unfortunately we lost her tonight - too late with the antibiotics, seems it was a respiratory problem. Thanks for the advice. Good news is that the rest of her sisters seem OK.
Back to top
Knobby



Joined: 13 Apr 2005
Posts: 6707
Location: North Warwickshire
PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thats sad news Gadge Crying or Very sad

Give your other chooks an extra hug today !
Back to top
CP
Moderator


Joined: 13 Apr 2005
Posts: 16086
Location: Hampshire
PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
So sorry you lost her Gadge. Crying or Very sad
Back to top
summayah



Joined: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 4289
Location: luton
PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's sad, Gadge, so sorry. But good news that the others are OK
Back to top
madslg



Joined: 16 Nov 2005
Posts: 298
Location: Farnham
PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry to hear that. It is good news about the others though.
Back to top
Lisa



Joined: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 3237
Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks
PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry to hear your little bantam didn't make it Sad
Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group