Auntie FiFi Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a very poorly chicken this week. On Monday I noticed that her neck was very distended and full of fluid - as soon as I picked her up she was sick. I thought her crop was blocked so tried the olive oil trick and massaged her. I also turned her upside down on the vets advice to get rid of all the gunk from insider her neck. This made her more comfortable but didn't really help and she seemed very under the weather. I took her to the vet on Tuesday and he thought that one of her eggs had broken inside her and caused a blockage. She had antibiotics and seemed a little better on Wednesday. More antibiotics at the vets on Wednesday but today (Thursday) she seems to have gone down hill completely. She's not eating or drinking. A friend has suggested that she has a parasite infection, although I'm not sure about this as none of my other girls shows any sign of being under the weather and there is no sign of any blood in her droppings. I have a feeling that tonight will be her last night but am worried that she has something infectious that the other will get (although I have kept her in the house away from the others) for most of the time since Tuesday). Also am worried about this happening again to another of my girlies. Does anyone have any similar experience? Any guidance will be greatly appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm so sorry I can't help, but you've done the best thing in taking her to the vets. I just wanted to wish you well and hope that somehow she pulls through. You could try putting her back with her friends, she may be happier. If it's to do with her crop it's unlikely to be infectious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Poor girl....I hope she improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 So sorry to read about this. How have things turned out? All of us here would be sending our best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 hope she pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Oh, poor girly! I hope she pulls through, my thoughts are with you and your chickies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I am so sorry to read about this, I wish you all well, bless her heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 How is she this morning A.FiFi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie FiFi Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hi all. Very sorry and sad to report that she dies quietly in the night. I am relieved in a way that she dies peacefully in her sleep, it was so sad to see her looking so ill. Thanks to all who have responded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 So sorry to hear that Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 What a lovely way to go though. In her sleep with someone who cared...LoL Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 sorry to hear that, but it sounds as if it was peaceful. I doubt if there was anything else that you could have done - this just happens sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 So sorry to hear about your girl - two of mine were put to sleep on Wednesday so I know how upsetting it can be. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 sorry to hear she didnt make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Only just caught up with your post - I'm so sorry she didn't make it . At least it was peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Oh, so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 My thoughts are with you Aunt Fifi, that is so sad but she did go peacefully in her sleep, which must be a comfort. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
