badgerbluebadger Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I don't really know how to put this but Ella is not right. She is sitting all huntched up and is not showing any of her normal behaviours. I have checked her crop last night and it was empty and she is not eating very much today - I have yet to check this for real with a meal worm test. Sam fine running about like a loon. Neither girl has been wormed as yet by me - they show no signs of the horid things. I was going to do this later in the week as I had a few days off work coming up. Ella didn't lay yesterday - but she doesn't lay everyday. She is not her bright bold self and I am new to this chicken game and don't what to do! I really don't want to lose my little Ella. Please help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Oh gosh, I haven't got enough experience to give you firm advice but just wanted to say that I've had my girls since the beginning of October and had seen no signs of worms. Wasn't sure whether I should treat them or not but had seen that other omleteers do theirs every 3 months. Decided this week, to press on with a course anyway and whilst emptying their poo trays, half way through the course, found evidence of worms. Just thought I'd pass on that just because you can't see any signs of worms, it doesn't mean they haven't got them. Sorry not to be any more help to you... hope someone will give you some good advice soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 I am going to give the girls a a clean out and have a look around further - god please let her perk up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 not sure what could be wrong but if she's not eating and drinking then she needs to see a vet, she could have an infection and that's not something you can treat yourself. good luck but get her to a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) No worms - trying to get a vet to see her - god she is just sitting down in the garden not moving - has only eaten a few meal worms. Waiting for vets to call me back to see if we can see a person who know how to treat chickens. Checked her crop nothing seems to be trapped in it. checked her vent nothing seems to be trapped either. she also seems very light when I pick her up. Ideas for now??? should I bring her in or leave her in the run under the sun? Edited January 31, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 if you bring her in you might be able to persuade her to eat something, try something soft maybe like grapes or mashed potato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 got vets appointment at 3.15pm - going out to buy cat basket to pop her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 good luck, hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 she is laying yellow poo and from the looks of it ahd doing some reading - http://www.thepoultrysite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6356 she has peritonitis. I will take her to the vets but if she is in pain and can not be treated I will have her put to rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 got her eating canned sweetcorn are favourite and she is sitting with me. Will be taking her to vets in about 15 mins and will update you Poet - thank you for your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Fingers crossed for her xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headchicken Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 for Ella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hope everything goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 i can't bear this, poor chooks. hope good news for you before I leave for he vets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Sadly I was right and the vet agreed with me and dianosed peritonitis. The vet put her to sleep and she is at peace now. I have given Sam lots of treats tonight as she will be on her own for the first time. I just hope Sam will be ok. Thank you all for your kind words of support but Ella was a so sick and at least she is now free of any pain. Sleep well my lovely. Jo Edited January 31, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Very sorry to hear about poor Ella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 poor little Ella, rest in peace little girl xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about Ella, Jo... I was hoping for a happy outcome for you. Thinking of you and sending lots of love. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 So, so sorry to hear about Ella. You did everything right though, and didn't let her suffer. Sleep well little girl, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm sorry to hear this, but you've done the right thing for your girl, although I know how upsetting it is, because EP is unfortunately just not fixable. But do take comfort from her life and the care you gave her when she needed it. Best wishes, Daph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about Ella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Oh no.... I am sorry I missed this thread. How bizarre that your Ella & my Ella were poorly at the same time? I am so sorry Ella didnt make it, bless her. RIP . x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about Ella, Jo... I was hoping for a happy outcome for you. Thinking of you and sending lots of love. xx Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm really sorry about Ella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
