The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens by Kathy Shea Mormino

Author:Kathy Shea Mormino [Shea Mormino, Kathy]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Published: 2017-10-01T04:00:00+00:00

ISOLATE

The priority with sick or injured chickens is getting them to safety. Isolation protects the bird from flockmates and protects the flock from potentially contagious conditions. The affected chicken may be in shock, frightened, or confused when approached. Wrapping it loosely but securely in a large towel can help calm the bird and prevent injury during transport. Then move it into your specially designed infirmary (see chapter 7, “Infirmary Space”).

HYDRATE

Keep the bird hydrated throughout the crisis even if that means frequently offering water by syringe or dropper. Water is involved in every aspect of a chicken’s metabolism and if it is dehydrated, it does not stand a chance of recovering. Adding electrolytes to drinking water for a day or two can help in cases of dehydration, shock, or heat stress.

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