likeastar--x Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 (edited) poor poor lula. after all the drama of her impacted crop and her pulling through that, now this has happened... basically its horrible weather today and my boyfriend was cleaning out the chicks so he let them roam about outside. after hed finshed he left them for a while because they seemed to be enjoying themselves, but then we heard them all screaming outside. i ran out and saff and florence were about but we coldnt find lula. then she came limping out of the bushes over to me. we thought she might be fine and just limping because of the weight of the water o her feathers. i gave her a bath and foudn these huge gash marks near her vent. weve cleaned them with TCP diluted in water and there are 3 or 4 big gashes, you can see inside her, though there is no bleeding. she keeps closing her eyes. we took her inside and locked her in the dogs room to keep her seperate. shes just standing there not moving though shes stopped panting. weve offered her food and water but even though she looked at them she didnt have any, which isnt like her. i know shes very likely going to die, i just dont know what to do. the vets are closed we live in a small town with only one or two vets in a 40 mile radius. so we cant take her there we just want to make her comfortable until she passes. does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing or know what we should do? thanks... Edited December 14, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hi wrap her up, keep her warm. If you have any rescue remedy give her a couple of drops if not try some honey in water to keep her energy up. It's a good sign, she not bleeding. You've done everything you can with her wound. Sadly time will tell how she copes with the shock. I hope she pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 this needs veterniary attention surely!? If you can "see inside her" then she must need stitiches and I would say a course of antibiotics in case there's any infection. Until you can get her to a vet (and that must be asap) keep her warm and quiet and try her with some rescue remedy. good luck! **edit** just read your note about the vet, don't they have an emergency number? I thought all vets did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeastar--x Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 shes still alive...shes walking around a bit but wont eat anything...when i pick her up she shuts her eyes and her foot doesnt grip around my hand like it normally does... we got some iodine from the chemist so i think shes covered for infection at the moment...its just the shock really. when we were dabbing the idodine in and looking at her she didnt even flinch... shes in a quiet place away from everything on her own. should we cover it up with a plaster or something? called the vet and got answer machine. doesnt have a 24 hour call out. i have some sutre material but i dont want to stress her out even more by trying to stitch the hole myself. if shes alive by monday we'll take her to the vet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I think warmth, peace and quiet are the best medicine for now, hope she pulls thru, poor little thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 What a shame. If you can see her insides then you really must try to find a vet somewhere. She will likely get an infection as a foxes mouth is notoriously filthy and teeming with bacteria. Can you ring the local RSPCA and ask them for the number of a vet who can help you? I would wrap her in a towel and keep her warm and quiet and try to get fluids into her. She needs to be seen before Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeastar--x Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 egg yolk like stuff is coming out of her bum, dont know if this is a problem or not ? has she not got the strength to lay ? doesnt want to sit on the perch either, how long does shock last ? wounds are pretty clean, just worried she might die over night , is it normal for her not to eat anything ? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Don't worry too much about feeding her. If you can syringe some fluids into her it'll really help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear about poor Lula . I hope she pulls through . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 egg yolk like stuff is coming out of her bum, dont know if this is a problem or not ? has she not got the strength to lay ? doesnt want to sit on the perch either, how long does shock last ? wounds are pretty clean, just worried she might die over night , is it normal for her not to eat anything ? Thanks x it could actually be egg yolk, the attack might have caused an egg to break inside her and she's expelling it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeastar--x Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 sorry to keep asking questions but im really nervy. shes in the utility room which is as warm as the coop but should i put her somewhere warmer like indoors? we had to cut the feathers back where she was bitten...will she get cold as she doesnt have the feathers to insulate her...? thank you poet for your help and concern! and everyone else thanks for helping me out im clueless as what to do. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacktarie Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hi,this happened to one of mine a week ago you are doing everything we did and Hazel had recovered very well from the shock by the next morning.She did go to the vets for stiches,but they separated and she still healed! I found that she was ok without antibiotics after 2 days as the wound was healing really quickly and is continuing to do so. Best of luck Emma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 somewhere warmer if you can, not too hot though. Don't put her next to a radiator or anything but a warm, quiet, dark room, if you have one. If not, are you able to maybe wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and pop it under her? disturb her as little as possible now if you can too, just peep in on her now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Oh, poor baby, nothing to add, jus keep her quiet and see a vet asap. Hope she pulls thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 No advice, but hoping she's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeastar--x Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 this morning we found her dead in the utility room. dont know if it wasnt warm enough or what. and my dad put the dog out with the chicken so idk if that could have made her die of shock? now our poor chicks have to be locked in their little run until we sort something out...and theres only for of them, its so weird..we might have to get another. poor lula. thanks for your help and advice anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 So sorry to hear about Lula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 sorry to hear she didn't make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 So sorry she didn't make it. You did everything you could for her. Poor little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Sorry to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 oh I am so sorry - big hugs to you xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Poor Lula, very sorry. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 so sorry to hear it, it sounded a pretty bad attack and you did all you could x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I think you need to get a cat box or a crate that you can cover. you seem to have a fair few chickens & are going to need somewhere "SAFE" calm quiet warm for a poorly chook at some time, 45 mins really isn't that far to go for a vet, mine isn't much nearer, and as someone said in a previous post, thet DO have emergency numbers to call, even for advice & vets will do call outs. Really sorry about Lula, but you do need to be prepared for any type of emergencyin the future. Shock is the main thing, keep them calm, warm, safe & quiet.perhaps an hour or so reading up on the advice given by the experts here or more experienced anyway, & see what they advise others for shock etc. good luck with the safer run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
