Peacocks

[sandyhas3chucks]

A week ago my 4 were all seen by the vet for check ups & various advice.

By Wednesday my special little one was "not herself", hadn't laid since Sat or sunday, Not too worried, looked as if a softee might be possible though hasdn't done one since just after release.

Gradually she was eating less, then I decided i hadn't seen her drink in a while.

Then i noticed a lack of pooh in the nest box.

then I checked her crop. not sure but she had been up 15mins.

next morning still full.

Sat got maggots & she ate a few, Sun am ate a few.

Seemed a little smaller but she was still off.

ANYWAY followed gut feeling and went to the vet this aft.

Her crop is NOT Blocked!

IT IS THE OTHER END

very worried now as he could feel the lump And try as he could could not get itr out or to a point where he could get a visual.

Poor liitle love

Now it MAY be a lash that is stuck.

She sometimes perks up a bit, eats a little. today I saw her drink herself, only 3 chicken glugs.

We are giving her till Thursday to see if now he has been in there it may shift.

But if no better she will probably need an op wiyth all the risks that go with that

She has been through so much .

the battery, the bullying, the broken leg, she is only just starting to feather up.

seems unfair.

Anyway just wanrted to share as I could have just carried on seeing to her crop.

Edited February 5, 2009 by Guest

[Groovychook]

What a roller coaster of events!

 

Poor little thing- fingers croosed that you've identified the problem and that she's on the mend soon.

[abwsco]

Keeping my fingers crossed for her Sandy.

[sandyhas3chucks]

thanks, i am feeling somewhat tearful about it all.

[Groovychook]

I'm so sorry, thank goodness she's got such an attentive owner. It sounds like you've got a good vet there too.

Thinking of you.. x

[mostin]

Fingers crossed for her. Poor little love. Sending positive thoughts to you all xxxxxxxxxx

[The Dogmother]

Good luck with her Sandy - it's always best to go to the vet without delay if you're in any doubt.

[sandyhas3chucks]

Thanks "E" I just had this feeling this morning!

[Plum]

Sorry to hear that. Hope she passes it. Fingers crossed.

[Barkisland]

Aaaah, bless her. Hope she perks up soon.

[Chook n Boo Mum]

Just caught up with this Sandy, I hope whatever it is moves soon & she gets better, she has been through such a lot.

 

{{hugs}} for you both,

 

Sha x

[Egluntyne]

Poor girl.

 

As we discussed....always best to trust your instinct, and if in doubt, seek the advice of a vet.

 

I hope things turn out well for her. Fingers crossed.

[Daphne]

Yes, I hope it turns out well. Its horrid when they aren't well because you feel so powerless don't you? But you are obviously very watchful and attentive, so I'm sure she has the best possible care and you have all the options covered. My fingers are X for you both.

[sandyhas3chucks]

Not passed it yet, she is a sad girl, looks like te others have when waiting for a softee.

She has eaten live mealworm yesterday but not today. today tempted ny some sunflower hearts And scrambled egg. Figur if it's her last day it going to be as comfortable & spoilt as can be.

Something odd just happened? As I said she is pretty sad but not all the day the are plucky little souls. i just stopped to offer her some bits, and offered her aple. But she got REALLY excited about the pips(not done before!) Posibly clutching at straws here, but she does keep picking up bits of grit & soitting them out, like she is looking for something in particular! Could there be something in the apple pips she needs? she stopped wanting by the 4th. Lucky I have some frost damaged ones sitting about.

[farrowy]

So sorry to hear about your sad time of it. I hope things get better x x

[The Dogmother]

See how it goes Sandy - if she's eating anything at all it's good news I guess. Is she accepting any water with Avipro?

 

I can understand her not wanting to eat if she can't pass anything - the toxins will build up eventually

[Plum]

Can you not give oil in the vent to lubricate or stimulate? Guess your vet would have suggested it if it was feasible. Still hoping for you.

[sandyhas3chucks]

i was syringing water with Avipro but have opted to leave fresg water within easy access, she drank abot 6/7 chicken glugs on her own a little while back, & has eaten a little on her own, she has like a chiclken selection box of treats to try. she turned nose up at live mealworm though today?

She has had perky moments today & has enjojed sun bathing by the fire, currently snuggled up on sofa. the others jink it's great all this stuff to clear up afdter her, but the result is messy pooh everywhere! never mind!

Moe is passing some wet pooh & the vet said she wasn't showing any signs of dehydration. whilsat she is nice & red out side inside ner mouth she is not as red as he would like to see..

Should I syringe avipro water before she goes to bed? or leave her in peace?

fingers crossed she pops it out overnight as she seems perkier, am really worried about an anasthetic!

[sandyhas3chucks]

7pm she has stood up from snuggle on sofa and is straining!

Looks like prolapse may happen but fingers all crossed

[Plum]

Go girl. I want to do it for her.

[Groovychook]

Bless her... hope she's okay

[sandyhas3chucks]

Go girl. I want to do it for her.

Me too but alas despite my hopes nothing but stinky pooh this morning.

feeling so emotional because her friend clearly without a doubt knows all is not right. She has come out this morning had a quick peck then gone and snuggled iup next to Moe who still has good comb colour but is as you can all imagine is hunched up.

Maybe the vet will be able to get to it now. (that is if it is in the oviduct .As he wasn't sure.

I know it doesn't sound great & if I were readiung this would be beig as you all are supportive, yet fearing the worst

10. 10 the vets appointment. It is a 45 min approx drive each way.

Will let you know soon as.

[Groovychook]

Fingers crossed & best wishes Sandy. xx

[Plum]

If she can pass mucky poo then she's not fully obstructed so fingers crossed he can help her.

Hugs and hope its a good outcome. xx

[Chook n Boo Mum]

thinking of you all Sandy

 

Sha x