Cazjohn Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Pepperoni who I have written much about appears to have the same symptoms again. She has had 3/4 weeks of being absolutely fine then yesterday afternoon she started just standing fluffed up, not eating,not drinking. She doesn't seem to have any liquid in her at the moment - I've booked her an appointment with the vets today. Is it possible that once they have crop problems they are more prone to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Is it possible that once they have crop problems they are more prone to it? It does appear to be that way. Sorry to hear that you are having problems again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Worse news than we thought the vet thinks its a tumour She has a lump underneath her leg - its quite small which is why we didn't spot it but its quite hard which is why he thinks its a tumour rather than an infection. Anyway shes still quite bright so we're trying some baytril for a week just to see if it makes any difference and we'll see how she is then. Had a bad couple of weeks with these girls but they are at least 2 years old now possibly older so I suppose its to be expected. On the brighter side finally found a Vet with experience of chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. It sounds as if she is in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 oh dear, sorry to hear that. Glad you've got a good vet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Just a quick update! Completed the course of Baytril then a week on yoghurt she seems so much better Not completely back to normal- she seems to have one bad day per week but the rest of the time doing normal chicken things. So we'll just see how she goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Glad to hear she's feeling better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 That's good news! Hope she continues to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Long may she continue to improve and still enjoy doing chickeny things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Am pleased to hear your good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsareus Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi cazjohn Am having a similar problem with my chicken and just got back from my vet and a complete waste of money, recommended seeing an avian vet 'cos he knows nothing about chickens basicly! Can you tell me about the Baytrill and yoghurt and how you give it etc please. Will be most grateful for any useful advice from someone who has experience! Thank you J.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi There, It took us over a year to find a vet with experience! Baytril is an antibiotic which you would need a prescription for. I use yoghurt after the course of antibiotics to settle stomach down! Do you know whats wrong with your girlie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slip and pitch Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi Catsareus,am I right in remembering that you live in essex?If so,the vet I use in Braintree is Brilliant and have just recommended him to someone else on here. Let me know if you want the details for them x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 There seem to be a lot of crop problem around at the moment - I had a phone call last night from a lovely lady who came on one of my beginners hen courses; her hen sounds to have a compacted crop, so we went through the symptoms and what to do about it. She will be seeing a hen vet today too, so might get some more advice. I;m afraid that they do seem prone to crop problems once they've had it happen once. My vet says that the muscles around the crop get stretched so th at it overfills more easily then gets blocked. Sounds like they need a tummy tuck! Rhapsody's hen had an successful operation to sort it out, and so did someone else's hen, but I can't remember who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catsareus Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi slip and pitch, What a good memory, yes I live in Essex in Grays, so Braintree is quite a way to go but if I was desperate then would be worth the journey. Would appreciate the details, thanks. I've been emailing Barbara at Omlet and she's been very helpful as we're trying to work out what's wrong, hence the vet visit today to try and determine ailment and the correct treatment. Tried to sell me some probiotic powder for £70.00!! Barbara has given me a few web sites where I can get some alot cheaper. She did have a dodgy egg on Sunday night but then seemed better on Monday morning but then became listless as the day went on and she did have sour breath and squidgy crop so could be infected crop. So I'm going to follow that line of treatment as don't know what else to do. Worming and lice treatments are up to date. Thanks again for your advice and help Janine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Have you tried gently tipping her up to see if any liquid coming out - you have to be careful with this as she can choke - only try for a couple of seconds at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slip and pitch Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi Catsareus,the vets name is Robin Crighton and he's at "The Veterinary Practice",Millenium way,(that's by Freeport shopping village) Braintree,Essex,CM7 3GX. 01376 325511. I can't recommened him highly enough,he has his own hens too. Let me know how you get on x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi slip and pitch, would you mind emailing that recommendation to barbara@omlet.co.uk ? It always helps to have personal recommendations like this and Barbara can add it to her list for when others need help. Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've added that one to our forum list as well as it's always useful to have information on good vets available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 maggots wouldn't do any harm and seem to sort out a lot of crop problems. At £1.50 for half a pint of white fishing maggots, they're a lot cheaper than a vet and worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I recommended that the other evening Ginette; a lady who came on one of my beginners courses has a hen that seems to have a compacted crop. I told her about your maggot remedy and also recommended dosing with olive oil and massaging the crop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yes, I used oil and massage too Claret. Maggots are so cheap and do the job so much better than medicines. As long as there is no underlying problem, the crop will be sorted out without the need for £30 at the vets! I would always start with maggots. It's all such a learning curve isn't it? Over time you learn when you need a vet and when you can sort things out yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I swear by maggots too. They got Izzy though a nasty bout of sour crop. Whether it was coincidence or whether the maggots had anything to do with it, she was better within a few days and the maggots definitely tickled her tastebuds and got her eating again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I sent Jackie a link to this thread, hopefully she'll pick up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
