Best Show bird aka Patriarch Rock Bantam sick

[Poka_Doodle]

Please help me I am freaking out. My Patriarch Rock Bantam is having a hard time eating, not acting herself, and unable to perch. She is currently in isolation with another show bird in the garage.
A couple things about the weather just to possibly help are that it has been a cold week and the door has been letting the air into their barn stall during the day

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I've found that heat is the best thing you can do for a sick bird when you don't know anything else to do!

Found this online:

A supplemental heat source is essential for ill or injured birds. Birds lose body heat very rapidly when ill or injured. Place the sick bird in a warm, humid and dim area with a temperature of 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This area should be as quiet and secluded as possible.

Hope she gets better!

 

[goatgurl]

first thing, take a deep breath. now, stop and think about this, go thru your check list of things it could be or couldn't be. think of the meds you have available. and think about the folks that you can call for help. and what FEM said. keep her warm and draft free. hoping she gets better. keep us updated

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Okay thanks, or vet that is primary dogs and cats said the garage is best with a pal but I will go down stairs and ask about heat

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

I'm sorry to hear this Poka-Doodle! I hope that your chicken recovers soon!
@Latestarter @Southern by choice @Hens and Roos @HomesteaderWife, do you have any additional information on how to help Poka_Doodle's chicken?

 

[Latestarter]

Hmmm Isn't your dad a vet? I would think he'd be more help than any of us lay folk.

How old is she? The eating issue and the perching issue I wouldn't think related, unless lack of food has weakened her to that point... Have you felt her crop? is it full? hard? empty? My first thought/concern would be impacted crop. As for the inability to perch... can she walk OK? Is she limping or wandering/falling/unsteady like being drunk when she walks? Can she fly?

 

[Goat Whisperer]

What are the other symptoms?

Listen to her breathing or have your dad listen to her.
Any snot? Runny eyes? Neurological issues? What does her poo look like? Weight?
Crop- any issues?
Have you ruled out parasites? Both internal and external?
Look for mites/lice- not many people think about it but when it goes unnoticed they can have these symptoms. Shows if a great place to pick them up at (lice, mites)

Keep the bird warm. Hard boil some eggs and mix the yolk with some molasses and see if she will eat it.
Give her some poultry Nutri drench
Electrolytes in the water would be a good idea
Ask your dad if maybe he can give her antibiotics if her thinks she needs it.

@Latestarter not all vets are good with poultry....Might be fantastic with other critters .....I have had to notify some vets that chickens can't have (fill in the blank drug, etc) and they didn't have a clue. Not saying this is the case Poka's dad.........

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Hmmm Isn't your dad a vet? I would think he'd be more help than any of us lay folk.

How old is she? The eating issue and the perching issue I wouldn't think related, unless lack of food has weakened her to that point... Have you felt her crop? is it full? hard? empty? My first thought/concern would be impacted crop. As for the inability to perch... can she walk OK? Is she limping or wandering/falling/unsteady like being drunk when she walks? Can she fly?

Actually that is a concern, my dad just said to isolate her with a friend.

 

[Poka_Doodle]

What are the other symptoms?

Listen to her breathing or have your dad listen to her.
Any snot? Runny eyes? Neurological issues? What does her poo look like? Weight?
Crop- any issues?
Have you ruled out parasites? Both internal and external?
Look for mites/lice- not many people think about it but when it goes unnoticed they can have these symptoms. Shows if a great place to pick them up at (lice, mites)

Keep the bird warm. Hard boil some eggs and mix the yolk with some molasses and see if she will eat it.
Give her some poultry Nutri drench
Electrolytes in the water would be a good idea
Ask your dad if maybe he can give her antibiotics if her thinks she needs it.

@Latestarter not all vets are good with poultry....Might be fantastic with other critters .....I have had to notify some vets that chickens can't have (fill in the blank drug, etc) and they didn't have a clue. Not saying this is the case Poka's dad.........

Okay, do you think it is okay if her friend has the electrolights?

 

[Latestarter]

Electrolytes won't hurt any bird, so by all means...