Tigerlily Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I just want to thank everyone on here because if I hadn't joined this forum and read so much, I could have lost my Rosie She had an egg stuck I got home from work and let the girls out. I knew she wasn't right straight away - her tail was down, she was walking funny, kept closing her eyes and looked miserable. She hadn't laid either Because of this forum, I guessed it could be a stuck egg or a softy. I steamed her vent and bathed her botty in warm water... I made plans to get her to the vet if I needed to... However, she laid a normal egg later that night. This morning she came bounding out of the eglu, all happy and her old perky little self we were so relieved! It was so worrying seeing her like that but we are so glad she's ok. Mr TL has asthma and was getting wheezy as he was so upset and concerned. She certainly is better now as she had a right go at Gnasher (my cat) earlier she flapped her wings and went to peck him as if to say: "I'm the boss, don't mess with me!" So a big thank you to you all! This forum is wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm glad she is back to her old self! I am getting my chickens and eglu in 7 days time and have already had so much support from people on this forum - everyone is so friendly and kind. I can hardly leave it to get on with my work!!!! Take Care Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 That is such great news! So pleased Rosie is back to her chirpy self again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well done to you for recognising the signs and taking the right action . I'm so glad she's OK now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Great news. The forum is a mine of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi Tigerlily, I couldn't agree more - the forum is fantastic and I am so much more confident about looking after the chicks knowing there is so much advice around. Three cheers Allison & Co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
