Couperman Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) After the day I have had the last thing I needed was to come home to a poorly lady. Snowball seems to be suffering from the same the problem that did for Splodge. The symptoms are as follows if anyone can help. Very runny 'cream cheese' poo almost constant. Lethargic (sp) hunched. There was a small black/blue spot on her comb earlier today. This seems to have spread across the entire 'Lobe' but not the whole comb as yet. She will drink when forced to do so but is not interested in food even her faves. We have wormed the girls recently but I gave her an extra dose of Flubenvet and Spice and lots of water via pipette. I really hope she is OK tomorrow but I fear I have seen this before (same breed as Splodge) She is cosied up in the front room in a Cat basket at the mo and seems comfortable. Kev. Edited July 25, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickaboo Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Poor thing - I don't know I'm afraid, but isn't a blue coomb a sign of heart disease? I would take her to the vet. Hope she gets better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Poor girl. Was she vaccinated against all the usual diseases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Poor thing. How's she looking this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 She's looking a bit perkier today but not much. She is drinking now and has had a bit of lettuce. She has been vaccinated against all the nasties. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Im sorry to read about Snowball Poorly chookies are such a worry arent they? Has Snowball got a swollen tummy? I ask as this could be a sign of perotinitis and your description of the cream cheese pooh matches with how one of my girls was when she had this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hope Snowball gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Poor girl. I'd take her to a vet tomorrow if she isn't much better. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 There is something in Poultry Health http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29183 This seems to have very similar symptoms to what you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 hope she gets better soon Kev, doesnt sound good does it. Yeah, I would also ring/consult a vet....the poos dont sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 There is something in Poultry Health http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29183 This seems to have very similar symptoms to what you describe. Yes I saw that too. The plops are not yellow and foamy though, more white and watery. I think it could be a similar thing so I am hoping Flubenvet will help. I'm not sure if our vets treats hens but will ask. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Even if they dont Kev they should know some basics and a course of Baytril is usually what they hand out. Baytril is a broad spectrum anti-biotic and from past experience with my girls it works quite well. I do hope she improves soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepie Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 no real advice but I hope she feels better soon. Take care xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Well she is still with us but she was rather smelly to say the least We just gave her a bath and a Flubenvet syringy thing. She actually made a bit of a flap which is a major improvement from yesterday. The cacky vent seems to have improved and the bluey black tinge has gone from her headgear. She is still not a happy camper but at least she has regained the ability to object. She didn't seem too hungry but if some big git dragged me out of my bed without warning and then proceeded to force feed me hard drugs and insist on washing my bottom I would lose my appetite too. I won't be happy until she starts SQWARKING again, I never thought I would wish for that! Here's hoping I think I will still take her to the vet tomorrow. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Positive vibes to Snowball Kev I hope she gets well soon We have been looking after a poorly chook for the past week and a half and know how worrying it is Our little Sharpay seemed to loose all use in her legs, although she has been very perky and eating and drinking well. She is just now gaining a little movement but it is very slight Good luck at the vets with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Im sorry to read about Snowball Poorly chookies are such a worry arent they? Has Snowball got a swollen tummy? I ask as this could be a sign of perotinitis and your description of the cream cheese pooh matches with how one of my girls was when she had this. Yes Em it's sounds like that to me too. Sorry she's unwell Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi all, Snowball does have a swollen tum, quite squishy and she is 'oozing' constantly. So I think you are right on the peritonitis score. I am taking her to the vet this afternoon. She is have a little sunbathe at the moment after her pre vet bath. She is very lethargic. Lets hope the vet can put her right. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Poor Snowball just died She had a little seizure was sick and then drifted off. There was a little wriggler in the sick so it seems she had a few problems. Just cancelled the vet appointment. I should have took her yesterday, isn't hindsight wonderful, I feel awful now. At least she died with the sun on her back with her friends. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Oh on!! At least she isn't suffering now. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Sad news about Snowball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Oh so sorry to hear this at least she is away from the discomfort, please do not to blame yourself as sounds like the outcome at the vets could have been the same anyway. Edited July 25, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Im so so sorry that Snowball didnt make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 So sorry to hear about Snowball Kev. ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Oh dear, Kev . I'm so sorry. Bless her little heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 So sorry to hear about Snowball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
