Help, KC isn’t acting right

[BrooksideHomestead]

Hi everyone,

My beloved Khaki Campbell that I hand raised from hatching isn’t acting right. It began three days ago. She has been staying in the coop all the time. At first, I thought maybe she was broody, but I’m unsure. She has no cuts, bruises, etc.; isn’t shaking her head; still eats and drinks, but maybe not as much; but her eyes look tired. I’ve been wondering if maybe she isn’t seeing right, too. She is almost one year old, female, and has always been a friendly and active thing who loves to swim and cuddle. We do not have a good avian vet around, and I’m unsure what to make of this. I’ve given her vitamins and probiotics, and I make sure she has her own food and water in the coop with her. Any ideas, recommendations, advice? Seen this before? I’ve attached a picture of her eyes.

 

[deer trail duck farms]

she has friends right not a sole duck? if shes eating and drinking i would wathc her closely but wouldnt start giving her anything yet

 

[BrooksideHomestead]

Thank you! No, she is not a sole duck. She has three other companions, one male. She is beginning to get a bit wobbly and won’t lay down. She just stands in one spot for hours. Eating: a few bites, drinking: only a couple sips when I bring her to the water. I’ve got a camera on her to watch more closely.

 

[Miss Lydia]

When did she lay last?

 

[BrooksideHomestead]

When did she lay last?

It’s been about two to three days. Three days ago, my kids got the eggs and I don’t get a count, and my husband is allergic so we feed them to the crows. But she didn’t lay today or yesterday. She did four days ago. Three days ago is unaccounted for, due to the kids.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do you have any calcium gluconate Just in case she may have an egg stuck? 1 ml by mouth we have info on how to give meds by mouth. Do you put out oyster shell?

 

[BrooksideHomestead]

I don’t have that on hand. Tractor Supply is out around me, but Amazon has the same brand for 7am delivery. I will give it to her. I do put out oyster shell, too.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Here is info on Cal glu
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...bound-ducks-preliminary.959537/#post-14940303

here is the best way to give it by mouth without aspirating them.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
If you have tums or another form of calcium you can try giving her some until you get the cal glu. Also nice warm soaks in the tub can sometimes help.

I just had an Orpington hen [chicken] who was egg bound I gave her 1 ml of calcium gluconate and she did lay. Sometimes it has to be given more than once but hopefully it won't be the case with your KC if this is what her problem is. keep us updated please.

 

[BrooksideHomestead]

Here is info on Cal glu
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...bound-ducks-preliminary.959537/#post-14940303

here is the best way to give it by mouth without aspirating them.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
If you have tums or another form of calcium you can try giving her some until you get the cal glu. Also nice warm soaks in the tub can sometimes help.

I just had an Orpington hen [chicken] who was egg bound I gave her 1 ml of calcium gluconate and she did lay. Sometimes it has to be given more than once but hopefully it won't be the case with your KC if this is what her problem is. keep us updated please.

Thank you so so much. I will do all of that and keep you updated. She has been eating a little more and drinking still, so that is good. No egg yet as of 6am this morning. The cal flu is out for delivery.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sure hope if an egg the cal glu gets it going. It’s okay to give another dose also latter in the day.