Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I collected 3 ex bats on Saturday. Today I noticed one of the eggs had blood on it. Lucky (poor choice of name it looks like) has blood on her bottom, and it looks odd. I have an appointment for her with the vets, but the rescue people think it is a prolapse and I will be told it is best to have her PTS. I feel so sad. Poor little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Oh no, what bad news. I think Lesley has dealt with prolapsed hens before. From what I have heard they can recover, so don't give up on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Thanks Jules. I just hope I haven`t left things too late. I have really left them alone to settle in, and just sat by the run and talked to them. Today is the first real free range day, and Lucky hasnt come out. I had better get her in the box for the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Poor girl. I hope the vet can sort her out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Thank you. I was so sorry to hear about Nugget. I hope you are coping OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I hope she'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Sorry to hear Lucky isn't well. Hope it goes OK at the Vets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Sorry to hear about poor nugget. Prolapses can, on occasion, be treated well enough to prolong the life of the hen - normally, believe it or not, with good old Preparation H! I've used it with some success in the past, but it really depends on how badly affected the chicken is, and if they have been pecked. Fingers crossed for poor Nugget. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Well, Lucky is still with us! It isn`t a prolapse, thank God. It is trauma which is swollen and dying off. She has had anti biotics and anti inflamitories. She has to have more anti biotics twice a day for 10 days. The vet thinks she will be OK. I am crossing everything for her. She was such a good girl. She stood still and let me stroke her. Thank you all folr your good wishes. It looks like it worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickens@61 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 what good news they are a worry aren't they hope she soon feels better, x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Well that is good news. She'll be right as ninepence in a few days I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 I hope so. I was upset thinking how she had had no life and would have to die before she got a proper chance to enjoy herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Good news indeed. Fingers crossed she makes a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'm so glad to hear she's on the mend & it's nothing too serious - that is good news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Lucky is one very lucky chook to have you as her mum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Pleased everything is ok. I must say that i think it was wrong for them to automatically advise you to put her to sleep if it was a prolapse as my mum has had to deal with this before and although not particularly pleasant, it can be treated relatively easily and they make a full recovery quite quickly. Anyway....pleased it's not that and little lucky is ok. P.s Aren't ex-batts just the best?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Pleased everything is ok. I must say that i think it was wrong for them to automatically advise you to put her to sleep if it was a prolapse as my mum has had to deal with this before and although not particularly pleasant, it can be treated relatively easily and they make a full recovery quite quickly. Anyway....pleased it's not that and little lucky is ok. P.s Aren't ex-batts just the best?!! I would have made sure she had treatment and was not just put down Mummy. I was doing quick calculations of how much was on the old credit card to pay the bill I had a quick read up on prolapse before I left, and I saw there was an op that could work, and even neutering. Maybe the rescue is more used to dealing with things going wrong than me?though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 so pleased to hear she is doing well and will get to enjoy her new life with you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
