jimjams Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Sweets my blue opington girlie seems to be unwell, for a couple of days she has been wondering around but a lot slower than usual, she has had some food and had a couple of grapes as a treat yesterday I have given here mashed up layers, and she doesnt seem interested in that today either the others are running around the garden as usual, she does not want to join in. She hasn't laid an egg for a couple of days and seems to be a little larger than usual around her tummy. Her comb is still red and standing up. Any ideas what can I do, should I bring her in the house and see what she is like???? Help please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 could she be egg bound? try typing that into the search box on Omlet and you'll find some posts about it, I'm sure. you can see if the symptoms match? poor girl! I hope she gets better soon, I hate seeing a chook off her grub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 She might have a soft shelled egg on the way. This can really make them poorly. Can you bring her indoors and keep her warm? You could try steaming her vent over a bowl of hot water this often helps them to pass a softie. Even wrapping up a hot water bottle for her to sit on might get things moving. Just make sure she's getting fluids and something to eat. If nothing happens a trip to the vet might be in order in case she has egg peritonitis. This can give them a swollen tummy. I hope she perks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjams Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 thanks guys we tried the hot bath and steam and she has just decided to lie on a cushion in the kitchen on her side and keeps falling asleep but you can see her tummy contrcating away. SHe is off to the vets as I type, lets hope they can be some help to her bless her she has gone down hill pretty quickly today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Poor girl. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjams Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 poor little girl has peratonitus and is on a course of antibiotics and we have to feed her sugary water by syringe at least 10 times a day. With a lot of luck the vet said she may pull through but may also not make it, she is in a nice big box in our bedroom in the warma nd away from the kids and the other animals. He said try her with digestives and a little bit of some of her favourite treats to try to tempt her into eating something too. So fingers crossed over the next day or two and hopefully little sweetie will be ok, I will keep you all informed thanks for your advise and support. My little one who has claimed ownership of her is very sad and upset so lets hope my nursing abilities crossess over from children to chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Best of luck. Poor girl. One of my girl has sterile peritonitis and has to have minor treatment ever so often. Not quite the same condition as your girl I know. Here's hpoing the treatment helps her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjams Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 she looks lik eshe is feeling a bit better she has stood up in her box had a little drink of water by herself and even eaten a few mouthfuls of treats heres hoping it will carry on and we caught her nasty infection in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjams Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 well just to let you know she didn't make it she has just died within the last 15 mins. Poor little girl one upset mummy here ready for one very upset little boy tomorrow, and 3 others that will be sad too. MAy she rest in peace and keep my Dad happy in eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Sorry to hear about Sweetie You did everything you could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeastar--x Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 sorry to hear about your chook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I am so, so sorry to hear about sweetie . Very sad, big hugs to all of you, you did your best for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Oh what a shame. Big hugs to you all. Just remember that you did all you could - and she went in a nice warm quiet place, having had some lovely food before she went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 ah shame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
