katieadams Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 How's she doing Ellie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margotthechicken Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Mum here. I came home from work at lunch time today and Clucky was perching inside the coop. I brought her in and gave her some Garlic infused cooled boiled water. She took eight syringes and let me bathe her eyes. I then put her in the run and took the cover off so the sun could shine through. She then opened her eyes fully, the pupils are less dilated and the iris is more than just a little visible. She sat on the perch, turning to watch her friends, for an hour. She isn't bumping into things anymore and is more steady on her feet. Fingers crossed, we may be reaching a turning point. Thank you all for your lovely words of comfort, support and advice. It means a lot to both of us. We'll keep you posted. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm so pleased to hear she's still making progress . What a great pair of chicken mums you both are . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 So glad she's doing well - what a little trooper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangman Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm also glad to hear she's doing well. The first 48 hours are the most 'iffy' as this is the time when shock can set in and really finish a bird off - she's got through that and she's obviously recovering, so I'll hazard a guess and bet a glass of ribena that she'll be just fine You sound as if you've all done a sterling job, it's lovely to hear that people care about their birds so much. Kudos, and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I've just found this and read with worry and hope. and getting this far is a great achievement for you ALL, well done and Clucky, hope today is just as good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margotthechicken Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Well, I went to open the pop hole this morning and all six girls trooped out, and went to the feeder. Clucky is eating and drinking, and, strangely enough, laying! I think she may have lost some sight in one eye, as the pupil is still dilated and she seems to have lost her close range vision as she can't seem to aim right when pecking on the ground, although she seems to be able to get it right when eating from the feeder or their treats bowl, (they had pasta with chicken spice and garlic for tea). I am really proud of Ellie, I think she has handled the situation with compassion and maturity. Thankyou for all your support, it has really meant a lot to the whole family. It has been a horrible experience, to go out and only see five girls, when you know one is poorly indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 So glad to hear that!! Ellie really is a credit to you - she writes so intelligently and with such compassion, I think I can speak for the rest of us that we're all pround of her too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 so pleased Cucky is getting better. Can we uncross our fingers and paws now/?Love to you all and what a brave grown up girl Ellie is ,love Sue xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margotthechicken Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hi! Ellie here. We've got Cluckles eating solid foods and drinking loads. We think she is blind in one eye as she doesn't move her head if something goes near her eye.She is eating solid food ON HER OWN which i think is fab and i think she would have gone already if she had to go. Things are looking good, she is eating and drinking quite well but she can't eat off the floor as her eyesight is poor at the minute. I think she has made a miraculous recovery and hope her eyes recover aswell as her other chicken body parts!!!!!!! Thankyou all for your your lovely replies, it really helps and is comforting. It's nice to know that we've all experienced the same kind of thing. Thanks again. I hope to hear about your girlies too, now Clucky is better ( nearly) i want to hear about yours!!!!!!! Ellie xxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Well done Ellie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hi Ellie, if you want to read about my hens click on my collietalk spaces link and go back on my blog to nov22 2008. That was the day i first got my exbattery girls ok Love Sue xxxTheir story and lots of pictures are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Glad to hear Cluckles is doing well . Will still keep fingers, paws and wings crossed over the weekend or until you let us know she is fully recovered Well done all of you (Mum, Ellie and Clucky!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 So how's Clucky doing now? Can we uncross our fingers, paws and wings yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Heck just read this thread. What a story, I hope little Clucky is doing OK still. You have worked so hard with her. I was so touched to read about your other girls looking after her because I thought that chickens only bullied the weak ones. Fingers crossed for good news still from you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Oh fingers crossed clucky will be ok now?? Must say although dogs will be dogs etc the dog owners do have a duty to keep their dogs under control. If you know who did this would be worth having a polite word with them just to make them aware of this fact, and in future when they are passing by your garden that they do indeed put the dog on its lead for safety. If they dont comply would let police know who it is, if you do know for sure?? Or put a notice up and state the irresponsible dog owners who injured our chickens etc etc(depends on how you want to word it mind....)? Good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margotthechicken Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Clucky is still progressing well. Her eyes are back to normal, or at least appear to be, and she moves her head away if you put your hands near her face, her pecking is more accurate too. She has stopped laying, as I thought she might. I am still a bit concerned over her reluctance to perch, and she is still first in to the pop hole every evening. She joins in with the rest of the group, and engages in the 'argy bargy' for a peck at a cucumber, but I think it will be some time before she is back to her normal self. But, so far so good, and to think she was within a moment from death. Where there is life I suppose...... Many thanks to you all. Margot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Just caught up with this thread, what an amazing chicken! Well done to Ellie and you for nursing her back to health. Did you ever catch up with the dog's owners? They may not have realised what happened. Have you been able to secure you/your neighbours garden where the damned dog got in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margotthechicken Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 The dog was being walked by grandparents. I know the owners live close by, but I don't know exactly which house. My own neighbour said that that particular dog is always on a lead, but, that day, the people walking the dog let him off. The garden is as secure as it can be. I am surrounded by six foot high privet hedges and within the hedges is a wire fence, the front wall is also tall, and the gates are always closed, so I'm not sure what else I can do. I haven't seen the dog (or owners) around here since, so I imagine they know what happened. Their grandchildren certainly did, because it was their screaming that brought us all out. As for my girl, yes, she is remarkable, she wants to be a vet one day, she always has, and she has shown her ability to care and have infinate patience. Clucky herself is doing well, but she is still under the weather. The other ladies were out until eight in the enclosed run, but Clucky preferred to perch in the coop from before seven. It will take time I suppose, it was a terrible ordeal. Margot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm glad to hear Clucky is doing well. I'm sure you're right, it'll take time for her to get back to full strength . Ellie is a real credit to you . She will make a fantastic vet (we need all the avian specialists we can get ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margotthechicken Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Well, a fair bit of time has gone by and Clucky is well and laying a big brown egg daily. We think she has lost the sight in one eye. She looks at things with her left eye, turning her head to see, but, she is well, eating and laying like she used to. My girls never fail to amaze me. They are intelligent, wonderful creatures, and I would advise anyone considering keeping girls, to do it. Our girls have changed our lives, (and the lives of our friends/neighbours, because they only eat free range eggs now) for the better. Thanks again for your support, Margot and Ellie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 That is good news. Shame about the eye, but it might improve with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 well done that Clucky hen. xxxxxx I have had my exbatts for 8 months now, doesnt time fly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Thanks for the update. Bless her sounds like she's coping well with the disability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Great news to start a Monday morning! Well done Clucky (and both her mums!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
