Tina C Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Last night my mad Ginger stole a small rubber lizard thing from my daughter (I think she dropped it). I heard L shouting and running around but by the time I got there the stupid chicken had swallowed it and L was sitting on the eglu crying. I kind of hoped it would come back up again but nothing has happened and this morning Ginger is running around trying to grab anything that looks like food as normal. From what L said this toy was about 3 inches long (but it may not be that long). Will a chicken be able to 'digest' a three-inch long piece of rubber? Is it likely to come out or will it just sit there? Is there anything I should be doing - would a vet be able to get it out or should I just wait and see what happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I hope it goes through the system OK - if it's large enough to swallow, maybe it'll come out the other end. My cat ate a huge rubber band that came out intact at the other end - along with string on another occasion, but they didn't have bits sticking out the side, but if the toy is relatively soft it might work. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. How about a dose of cod liver oil to help ease things through, it won't harm her and at least she'll have the best feathers in the flock - anyone else have ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'd keep a careful eye that it doesn't cause a blockage in the crop as vegetation might tangle round it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I don't think it will be able to go through her because everything that makes it as far down as the gizzard gets ground really small by flint grit. I don't reckon that the rubber will break up. Maybe worth a visit to a friendly vet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'd be watching her aswell. If it had pointy feet or something they could get stuck in the gut. Hopefully it will just pass out whole, and not cause and blockages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks all. I am concerned about it staying in the crop and not going anywhere but I am sure what a vet would be able to do. She still seems fine. If it does go through, how long do you think it would be before it appears? (OH says it might come out in an egg ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Oh and although it does have little legs they are very floppy - much like a rubber band really so hoping it does make its way into the poo try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I hope she ok, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Anyone else have a weird fascination to see a photo of it if it does come out the other end? I worry myself sometimes Hope it works out ok though whichever way it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 One of chocchick's ate a hair bobble and survived to tell the tale. Where is chocchick these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Isn't she Doctor Chocchick these days? She's probably too busy to be with us mere mortals . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Yes Dr Choc had 'eats hair bands' on her sig didn't she? Anyway, no sign of the lizard yet. I succomberd and let then out into their netted area yesterday so there is a chance it may be under the bushes somewhere. Ginger is absolutely fine though. (I am a little bit fascinated- if it does reappear will it come out in one piece or looking in some way deformed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
