Scottie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) Got home today to find that Daisy - our large Light Sussex we inherited a few weeks ago has bleeding feet and all other horrid hens were pecking at them and her comb. Is it possible that with the severe frosts we've had up here that they've cracked, started bleeding themselves and then been pecked at by the others, making it all worse? I've brought her in, washed her feet as best I can and put Sudocrem all over them. I'm going to keep her in a cat box overnight in the kitchen and see how she is in the morning. She's pretty old - probably about 9 and is really hobbling about. If she's not a lot better tomorrow, I think I'll take her to the vet. Any advice anyone? Sheila Edited December 11, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I would do exactly as you have, if that helps. her feet might have cracked due to the frost as she is old, but I am far too new to know, just thpought you woukd like a reply. Sudocrems good, but might need more than a night for feet to recover. they are bad if they see blood and something small might have been pecked bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Is the victim a tall hen? I ask because my nasty-natured undersized Bluebelle kept stabbing the feet of my gentle large hens, making them bleed, because she couldn't reach any higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Nearly 9! Wow that is a good age. Sometimes the others sense when a hen is getting feeble and turn on them. Maybe this is what has happened. Poor girl. Could you spray her feet and comb with purple spray to disguise the wounds. It is also a bit antisepticy so might help the healing process? Perhaps a trip to the vet might be a good idea, given her age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thanks for the replies. Daisy is a really tall hen, so perhaps that hasn't helped. I don't have any purple spray - any idea where I could get it quickly? I do have anti pecking spray and Ukadex. She's also rather "croughly", so have given her Citricidal in her water this morning. I've got another nativity to play for this afternoon, so I'll see what she's like after that and may take her to the vet later on in the day if she's npt a bit better. Am off to look for a bigger box for her to stay in at the moment. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I got my purple spray from an local equestrian shop. I think a trip to the vets would be a good idea if she is sounding odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Just to let you know that Daisy was put to sleep at the vet's. As well as sore feet, she had a bad chest infection and given her age and condition, it was the best thing to do. She had had a really good life - most of it in an enormous garden running about for almost 9 years. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Oh what a sad day, I'm so sorry Scottie, your poor Daisy, but what a fantastic age. I lost my Prissy at the vets this morning and Jos has lost Lollipop. It is a very sad chicken day in omletville. Huge hugs to you, I'm sure she had a fantastic life with you and you gave Daisy wonderful care right to the end. They leave a huge hole in your in your heart for such little girls don't they? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sad news. 9 years though. What an achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sorry to hear about Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 ah!!! sad day for lots. Thinking of you. 9 WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 So sorry to hear about Daisy. Her nine years with you have obviously been good ones to remember. She's been a lucky chicken to have been so well cared for for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sad news. 9 years though. What an achievement. I agree, so sorry to hear about Daisy but the thought of her running around your large garden for 9 lovely years must be a big comfort. Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sorry to hear about Daisy. You should feel very proud that she lived to such a ripe old age. Hope my chooks live that long. Bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Got home today to find that Daisy - our large Light Sussex we inherited a few weeks ago has bleeding feet and all other horrid hens were pecking at them and her comb. Is it possible that with the severe frosts we've had up here that they've cracked, started bleeding themselves and then been pecked at by the others, making it all worse? I've brought her in, washed her feet as best I can and put Sudocrem all over them. I'm going to keep her in a cat box overnight in the kitchen and see how she is in the morning. She's pretty old - probably about 9 and is really hobbling about. If she's not a lot better tomorrow, I think I'll take her to the vet. Any advice anyone? Sheila Maybe something like vasaline or Kamilasan( for cracked nipples) something lanolin based to soften and soothe x Edited to say" Sorry for your loss- maybe your thread will help somebody in the future x" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Oh, what a shame - it's always sad to lose one, but a nine-year life is very impressive. It wouldn't have amde any difference, but we always used to use Stockholm Tar for sore feet - it's thick and black, like treacle, but smells of the oil you put on horses hooves. I've not seen it for ages, not sure if you can still get it? Is fantastic when the ground is very wet or muddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
