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| Posted: Sun Dec 13th, 2009 03:33 pm |
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seminolewind PREZ OFTHE NAKEDFOOT CLUB 
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My silkie roo, Mushmouse, is having a balance problem. He staggers, loses his balance, is wobbly, rests all the time. Lost weight. Otherwise no other symptoms, oh yea he's molting. The other 4 are not having any symptoms. he's eating, but has that green small stool-like not eating enough. Can they have a molt and be weak and barely walk? Should I crate him and bring him on the patio?
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13th, 2009 04:33 pm |
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ReniesPeeps Chicken Chaser 
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Win, I wish I knew,.... I am not a chicken expert. Did you check the condition of his crop??? (Is it emptying) No white might mean he isn't consuming enough water. renie
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13th, 2009 09:22 pm |
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864dmsc Rustoleum 
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I would keep him off to hisself for a while just to see how much he is eating or drinking.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13th, 2009 10:07 pm |
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seminolewind PREZ OFTHE NAKEDFOOT CLUB
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He can't walk at all now. He slides over on his hocks. I made sure he ate today, he ate alot of bread soaked in enfamil formula and molasses. But you're right, I should crate him so he has the food right in front of him. What's going on? 
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| Posted: Mon Dec 14th, 2009 02:01 am |
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cherndon712 Critter Lover Deluxe 
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I wish I could help. I just lost a d'uccle roo to this same issue. I never did figure out what was wrong, but when he tried to move he'd fall head over feet. He hung on by hand feeding for a few weeks, but whatever it was took him away last night.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 14th, 2009 02:50 am |
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johnnyjack Administrator 
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sem hun idk iv looked at all kinds of things it could be but nothing really stands out kwim. wish i could help but im just no good. i tell ya what i did one time, i called clemson and talked to the poultry professor and she gave me some ideas and she was on the right track but the meds she told me to use were not strong enough. tell ya what you could try. i joined a vet webring and i read that some have sites online and help. the webring list is at the bottom of every page on the forum. Online Veterinary Services, Advice, Help, Information. Veterinary medicine, online consultation, second opinion, information, articles, help, tips and fun learning tools. Exotic (Birds,Reptiles,Rabbits) and companion animal(Dogs, Cats)services. http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=vetring;id=66;prvw The All Animal Clinic A fun, educational site dedicated to our clinic, and animal health, wellbeing, veterinary education, and public education about proper care of all pets, from birds, dogs, and cats to exotics. http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=vetring;id=95;prvw Midway Animal Alternative and Complementary Clinic Holistic Veterinary care for pets, located in West Central Florida. Nutritional therapy, muscle testing, massage, VOM and telephone consultations available http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=vetring;id=1;prvw
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| Posted: Mon Dec 14th, 2009 08:01 am |
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seminolewind PREZ OFTHE NAKEDFOOT CLUB
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Thanks, JJ. I'll continue reading, thanks for the links.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15th, 2009 12:19 am |
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seminolewind PREZ OFTHE NAKEDFOOT CLUB
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Cherndon, sorry. I don't think I'll ever know either. I'll just have to wait and see how he does. I don't think it's a virus or sickness. I'm thinking it's more a toxin or botulism or neuro something.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15th, 2009 02:07 am |
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hencackle Member 
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I'm wondering if he has botulism. I'm sure you've had an overabundance of rain in FL too, and he might have picked up and eaten something that got wet and spoiled. Loose feathers is another sign of botulism besides the obvious paralysis that you can see. There's 2 solutions to choose from to use as a flush.* Molasses flush: 5 teaspoons to 1 quart of water this should be his only source of water for no more than 8 hours if he doesn't drink it on his own, then you will have to get it into him Epsom Salts flush: 1 teaspoon Epsom Salts to 1/2 cup water pour or squirt down his throat twice daily, for 2-3 days, or until he recovers *from my notes only, not from personal experience I sure hope Mushmouse recovers. (Love that cute name!)
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15th, 2009 02:49 am |
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Meghan Admin 
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 I'm so sorry Sem. I did deal with botulism in two birds a few years ago while breaking up the hard layer in the chicken run (hint: don't do this if you have dead leaves under it that have been sitting there all winter long. Just don't, even if you are trying to be a nice person!). The first one I found sitting very still and hiding. She did the pitching over thing. She was dead in a few hours. A week or so later, the second one was acting really listless. I brought her inside. She was still eating, but started sneezing blood from her nares. She got paralysis on one side, then the other, but it was days and she ate the entire time, so I kept nursing her. She did eventually die (4 days altogether). I shoveled dirt and it rained in the run.. and that ended my bout with botulism thankfully. Just a crummy illness to deal with. Poor guy- I hope he pulls through for you.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15th, 2009 02:41 pm |
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hencackle Member
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I did deal with botulism in two birds a few years ago while breaking up the hard layer in the chicken run (hint: don't do this if you have dead leaves under it that have been sitting there all winter long. Just don't, even if you are trying to be a nice person!). Meghan...the dead leaves were under or over the hardpan in the chicken run?
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15th, 2009 02:43 pm |
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Meghan Admin
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Under the hardpan, completely deprived of oxygen. The hardpan made a sort of.. protective crust around them. When I pulled up the hardpan, they were still there, not decomposed like one would think.
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