Stacey not well

My poor amber star isnt well bless her, i noticed her last nite about 8.30pm standing all fluffed up and not really wanted to walk, just before bed i noticed her then eating and off she went to bed, this morning she came out of the coup when i opened the door but then went back in which is not like her atall, she usually fills her face.   I went out and she was just laying there, she went outside and then did this real watery poor, infact it was all water with abit of green and yellow.   Ive just got back from the vets with her and he couldnt feel her being egg bound,  her eyes and chest were fine and her comb is red,   im sure she laid yesterday as i only got 2 from 3 girls and she lays first thing in the morning.   Vet gave her an injection and i have some antibiotcis to give her too.   Would anyone have any suggestions,    shall i just leave her in peace as im sure she hasnt ate anything,  i asked whether i should separate her from the other 2 but the vet said to just leave her be, wot do you think i should do separate or leave her with the other two.   nickyx

I would leave her where she is.  The vet would have said to separate her if they thought she was infectious.  You will know withing a day or so if she is responding to the antibiotics as she will become more active and start to eat and drink.

If she doesn't seem to be improving contact the vet again for advice.

thanks Aunt sally, will do          nickyx

she may have a softie on route hun, this can make them look/feel awful

hmmmm yes, i hadnt thought of that,   they do have plenty of oyster shell and grit in there run, i just scatter it all over the floor for them.   Well im hoping she picks up abit bless her, it would be alwful to loose her after having just gotten her back to full health.   nickyx

Sorry to hear about Stacey.  I hope she recovers quickly.  I remember one of mine being under the weather, not bothering to run around, not seeming to be with it and a bit fluffed up.  She was like that for a couple of days so I got antibiotics from the vet and she improved quite quickly.  I have had one shell less egg and wondered if it was her. 

So pleased she is now ok, Nicky 

Well done Nicky, Stacey and of course, LIZZIE for her excellent diagnosis

Well done Nicky, Stacey and of course, LIZZIE for her excellent diagnosis

Yes thanks again Lizzie as i hadnt thought about a softie as she lays like a trooper.   Its funny though as when i took her to the vets he had a good feel and couldnt feel her being egg bound but not once did he mention the fact about a softie, arh well, im just thankful i have a brillant forum and good friends to help.     

Just out of interest does anyone know why softies knock them for six before they lay them. 

nickyx