gemschooks Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi all I'm back on about my girl addy, who you may recall had a droopy, fanned wing....the wing doesn't seem to have improved and today she looks very shaky on her feet and keeps falling over, a bit like me after a few too many vodkas! I thought she wasn't being picked on, but she's def being bullied at the moment, which may not be helping re the wing healing. I guess carrying a heaving wing around is likely to make her a bit off balance, but I'm seriously thinking she might need the vets tomorrow - I didn't want to take her unless it seemed necessary as I know it will be stressful for her (and me!) but watching her fall over is making me very concerned. Tried to examine her earlier and all i could see was a gristle-type lump under her wing. Has anybody got any thoughts? Thanks gem x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi Gem, She doesnt sound her usual self does she? If i were you i would bring her inside for the night and give her lots of TLC - feed her some of her favourite treats and offer her some water. If she has been bullied she may not be getting to the food & drink as often as she would like. Pop her in a box with some straw and make her feel comfy. Being off her legs can mean many different things and if her wing is still not better and you can feel a little lump its best that she does see a vet. Do you have the girls registered with a vet? The 608 group are good. Just let me know if you need their number or you could google them - they have clinics in most areas of Birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I agree with Emma...a trip to the vets is a good idea, especially now that you have discovered that she has a lump. It may not be significant, but it is best to get it checked out professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemschooks Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 just wanted to update you on progress.... took adriana to vets today - he said that it's a nerve problem which causes shaking in legs and sagging of wings. He reckons that it's probably to do with her age. Anyhow, he didn't seem very optimistic about rehab but has prescribed anti-inflammatories and suggested I bring her in and separate her from the other girls until she 's a bit brighter. Adriana didn't look at all good at the vets - she couldn't stand up bless her.I was so worried he was going to tell me she had to be put own thanks for all your help xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Poor adriana, I do hope the treatment from the vets helps her......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Oh Gem, i am sorry to hear your news but dont give up as TLC can go a long way. Out of interest which vet did you see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemschooks Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 hi ems it was a bloke called Roy (i think) at amicus in shirley. A called a few local vets who suggested him. I didn't really want to take her that far, but apparently he's "experienced with chickens"! Well, Adriana has been in overnight and seems to be worse. I don't think the slippy kitchen laminate floor is doing her any favours and she's not best pleased with being separated from the others. After several escapes from her makeshift bed box, she did appear to stay in all night. However, she seemed better before, so now I'm not sure if I should be keeping her in?? I think she likes running around with the others girls arrrggghhh. it's a dilemma.I really want to help her get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemschooks Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 ah help!! I just let adriana out with other girls for them to spend some time together, bonding and to cheer up adriana, but they all started ganging up on her. Is this because they've now been separated? I know they have bullied her a little before, but i've never seen them gang up like that. I really don't want to her to get split from the others because she seems quite lonely and sad since i brought her in - she always looked in good spirits before even when she was wobbly. How do I deal with this?Help!! Thanks Gemma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 It is because they have been separated.....and possibly because the know she isn't well. You can either supervise them and deal with any bullys, or go for the slow into as outlined in the FAQs. If you leave her out with them, make sure she can get away from any unwanted attention. If she can't escape, for hatever reason, she woud be better separate, but where she can see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Gem, I have a spare dog crate if you want to borrow it? That way you can leave her outside but next to the other girls knowing she will be safe. I have seen the same vet you did and TBH even though he is very knowledgable i find he is a bit down on ex-battery girls. Has he given you Baytril? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemschooks Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi guys just wanted to let you all know that adriana seems to have picked up a lot - she's been on anti-inflammatory meds plus homeopathic remedies and thanks to emma (the herd) has been staying alongside the others in a dog crate but sleeping with the girls at night. This seemed the best combo as she still got to feel part of the gang but minimised bullying. I'm hoping that she'll keep getting stronger and will soon be back in the main house. Thanks for all your advice gem x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Good news. Fingers crossed for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I hope Adriana continues to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
