kimbo_frog Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) I have just collect 5 new ex batt girls today from a closing poultry farm... I was handed the boxes with the girls and took them away without inspecting them... When I got home and let them out in the run... 3 seem fine..bit tattered but ok... 1 seems a little listless but is drinking etc... The other 1 has a very dirty vent and looks like its slightly prolapsed... I have tried to clean her up a bit...but she has poo stuck to her tight and she is red sore all underneath to her chest... UPDATE: Just had another look and her vent has gone in a little bit after cleaning...but I can now see lots of bubbles and drips of clear liquid coming from her vent...which must be causing the soreness as its constantly dripping down... Any ideas anyone??... Kim Edited July 16, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 oh dear ... I would say, take her back but I see that you say the farm is closing down. Do you think she is trying to lay a soft-shelled egg? If so steaming might help (search on here for advice on this). Not sure what to suggest otherwise, other than make sure she's drinking. You say she's red and sore underneath - do you think she (they) may have mites or lice? might be worth treating for this in case. I'm no expert- hopefully someone else will come along with more specific advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hi Kim, All my girls were red and sore underneath when we got them, for today I would just make sure they are eating and drinking and settled. Then have a look at them over the next couple of days if neccessary give the pooy one! a shallow warm bath to clean her up, then spray them etc, ex-batts nearly always have red mite! Just try to do things gradually as its a big day and quite a shock for them! Although initially they need a lot of TLC they are so rewarding x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 How are they today Kim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Gah ... just realised these are ex-batts, Kim ... for some reason I read your original post and assumed you'd bought them from a breeder, I wouldn't have suggested taking her back if I'd realised! That will teach me to read more carefully in future. How are they all today, any improvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) The dripping from the vent could mean that she is egg bound, and the urates part of her droppings are coming away. Why not give her vent a good greasing with some vaseline and then hold her carefully over some steam. It should relax the muscles and hopefully she will lay the egg. Have a feel of her lower abdomen to see if you can feel an egg. Don't tinker about inside her though, as a broken egg could make matters worse. Let us know how you get on. Edited for typos. Edited July 20, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbo_frog Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi everyone and thanks for all the advice! I left them to settle in quietly yesterday and just had the odd peak in to check... She seems to be eating and drinking ok...but still looks sore and drippy... I tried to give her some live yoghurt and porridge last nite as someone else suggested it might have been a gut problem... But they prefferred it as a foot bath I think... I will go and give her some TLC in a while when its all quiet here... and will update asap... Thanx everyone...x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbo_frog Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Yay!!.... she looks alot better today.... the dripping has stopped and her vent looks more like normal... She just still has a bare and sore looking body...but its looking better! Ill leave her til maybe monday and then give her a nice warm bath... Thanx everyone for your help!....fingers crossed all will be ok... Worming and de-lice in process...then mixing with my other girls can start.... Kim.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'd take the mixing with the other girls slowly, Kimbo. As they sound in poorish condition, I'd quarantine them for a while longer....and let them build up their strength a bit more too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Well done Kim, My new girls coming soon can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
