AMO Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) One of my ex-bats is not well. She has been getting slower and slower on her feet over the last 2-3 weeks and is not eating as much as she used to. I did notice that her legs were changing from creamy white to yellow and wondered if anyone else has experienced this before? One hen friend has told me that this is a sign of old age but she is no older than some of my other hens? They have all been wormed and I regularly dust DE on them and around the run and cube so I am pretty sure it is not anything like lice or worms. For the last two mornings she has been last out of the cube, will not make any effort to eat treats and spends most of her time huddled up with her eyes closed. I have got an appointment with the vet this afternoon but would appreciate any thoughts from you guys please. Edited August 22, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Only just caught up with the forum , any news on her ???? hope she is ok keep us posted please (not experienced enough to offer advice so hopefully your vet was able to help ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 No advice to offer, I'm afraid, just wondered how you got on at the vet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thanks ANH and Brown Clan - Not good news Hazel has a temperature of 108 and has lost a lot of weight. He thinks she may have a tumor which is causing the weightloss and/or a problem with her circulation as her comb is turning blue. She has had two shots of antibiotics and I have a 5 day oral dose to give her -although he was doubtful that she will see the weekend through. if she is still with us on Monday but with no improvement I think the kindest thing will be to let her go peacefully. She is in the Eglu. but, it is within the main enclosure so she can still see her mates. She managed a small amount of potato mash and sweetcorn tonight but had settled in the nesting box by 8pm. I'll keep you posted as the weekend goes on. Goodnight all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Only just seen this AMO. So sorry to hear your news. You are doing everything you can for her. She has had a lovely life with you and if the time comes, I know you will make the best decision for her. Hugs, C x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi AMO, Sorry to hear about Hazel . Christian's said it all really. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 All the best to her AMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Thinking of you AMO. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that Hazel is so unwell . Thinking of you both and sending positive vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Sorry to hear about Hazel. I hope she recovers, and if she doesn't, at least you know she had a lovely time with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Sad news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 My thoughts are with you AMO, i do hope she pulls through xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I'm sorry to hear your news is not good amo hope she pulls through bless her x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks everyone for the positive vibes - they seem to be working Hazel is a bit perkier although not eating very much. I made her porridge with honey, sweetcorn and meal worms ( ) and she managed to pick out all the mealworms which I hope is a good sign. She freeranged with the rest of the group quite happily this evening and took herself back to the Eglu by 8. If she continues to improve tomorrow I will see how she goes for the course of antibiotics before making any decisions. Thanks again. G'nite all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thats good news amo hope she makes a full recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Just caught up on this. Do hope she continues... Hopefully an infection the anti b's are working at not a tumour, as someone said, whatever she is having a nice life now,. fIngers crossed for you & her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi AMO, only just spotted this, hope Hazel is on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Glad to hear she is responding to mealworm therapy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Am glad to here that she seems a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well, my patient seems to get better day by day. She has just had her last dose of antibiotics and is back in with the gang free-ranging (albeit a bit slow) around the garden. I am going to take her back to the vet on friday morning for him to check her weight and temperature. Fingers crossed she has made agood recovery Thanks everyone for the good vibes and support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 That's good news . Good luck for the vet visit tomorrow - fingers crossed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Good news Amo. I was wondering how she was getting on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayandrob Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Glad to hear Hazel is on the mend, only just read the thread sorry, will be looking to see how you get on at the vets, figers crossed she continues to improve and get back to her old self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That's really good to hear, AMO. Good luck with her at the vets. Fingers and toes crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That is good news AMO. You didn't sound hopeful about her at all on Sunday - she must be a little fighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
