Chickaboo Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Yesterday Phoebe got a crust of toast stuck in her throat She was gasping away and I was all on my own, and didn't know what to do. I tried to get it out but just ended up pushing it in further, and she was getting worse and worse and (appeared) to stop breathing So I managed to tip her upside down and shake vigorously under the wings and then there was a big splutter, and the toast lump catapulted across the garden. I was obviously a nervous wreck, but she just took a deep breath, shook herelf and went about her business as if nothing had happened No toast from now on I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Gosh! Well done you! Congrats on your quick thinking! I would probably just have panicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Well done you. Sounds like you saved the day. Perhaps she should have her toast with a cup of tea in future to wash it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Well done you! Chickens don't have a gag reflex, so can't sick up anything that gets stuck. You did the right thing, how frightening for you though. Feeding chooks bread is a point of discussion amongst most chook keepers as the high gluten content means that it can sometimes ball up in the crop and either block it or start to ferment. Personally, I steer clear of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Poor thing. Well done for your quick action. Heimlich manouvre for hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
