Tiggy Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 the vet had a look at her yesterday she is really bruised & has a sprained hip & wing, i am giving her some anti inflammatory drops in her water. I put her back into the eglu yesterday & she seems content to sit in the nesting box. she is going to need some TLC & OH is going to look after her for a week or so - Saffy & I will be recovering together. i am having an op on my ankle tomorrow so will be in plaster for 2 months. OH is a real softie really, he wanted nothing to do with the chickens but was so gentle with Saffy on Sunday & has been ringing up every day to see how she is. Saffy is a very special girl, survived the battery cages & a fox attack, has still laid a couple of eggs which I did not expect, she was the smallest of the group & was picked on by the others but what a little tough guy. I will get some more ex bats once she & I are recoverd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 All the best to you and Saffy for a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 brillliant news Anne, really pleased Saffy is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Glad she's doing ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Thats good news, you can give arnica too I think, not sure quite how you administer it to hens but I'm sure someone on here will know, that's good for bruising. Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 That is good news. All the best for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Yes Mrs B, arnica is great for bruising. I get mine from Holland and Barrett in 30c pillules. They are tiny and the hens eat them very easily. All the best with your op Anne and so glad Saffy is on the road to recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Am really pleased Saffy is doing better. Best wishes for your op tomorrow and a speedy recovery for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Best wishes for your op tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 wishing you both a speedy recovery xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Good luck for tomorrow... thats great news about little Saffy. Hope your both up and about soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Thanks for updating us, she really is a little fighter. All the best to you and Saffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Well done Saffy and good luck to you for the op, Anne. Take it easy and it will be an opportunity for your OH to bond more with the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 so glad to hear Saffy's on the mend Hope all goes well with the op today - wishing you both a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...