meezers Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Elsie has been stood in the run ,hunched up ,looking miserable all day and I suspected a softie was on the way, sure enough at 4pm she actually left the run , walked a little way into the garden ( all the others were free ranging ) and laid a shell less egg - the sort that look like the toy bouncy ones I thought she would have perked up by now, but she's still stood in the run looking sorry for herself, is this normal ? does it take a while for them to recover ? or should I start worrying again - these chooks are going to give me grey hair ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 It does take them a little while to perk up, usually the next day they look brighter unless there's a reason why she's laid the softie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 did it have the shell? or just membrane. shell prob look like chewing gum... probably pass overnight or at next lay if that is tom. she will be right as rain soon as that has passed! yes lots of grey hairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 tomorrow morning she should be as right as rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Well she's still the same, sitting on the floor of the run, eyes half closed, refusing to eat and I haven't seen her drink either- at least she was drinking yesterday. I've syringed a little water into her and tried tempting her with her absolute favourite - tuna, but she's not interested. I'm really worried I'm going to lose her, any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 maybe bring her indoors? at least in a cardboard box indoors she won't have to expend energy to maintain her body temperature. You'll be able to sit more comfortably to stroke and comfort her and so on. Bring her in, if the worst does happen she won't be on her own I really hope she rallies. good luck, Tara x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 She's gone I made her an appointment at the vets for 2pm this afternoon, then popped into town. I've just got back, I went out to fetch her inside, I was going to sit her on my lap until we went to the vets, but she's just died in my arms ! I'm in tears, she was my favourite chook ( I know we're not supposed to have favourites, but she was ) that's 2 chooks in 3 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Am so sorry Ali {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Oh, sorry. At least she was comfortable and not in distress. Sorry you've had a bad few days, that's the way it goes sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 How sad . I'm so sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sorry, just came on. Was reading this mornings and going to say take her to the vet. She died in the arms of someone that loved her. Having recently lost my fav girl only a day after head chook was also pts I know just how you feel. It's the pits! think of you and big hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 So sorry she didnt make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thinking of you at this sad time. Kindest regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 So sorry. She was lucky to die in you arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Cottage Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Very sad - Sorry to hear your news. Maybe she was still egg bound, but the egg too high up to clear. Last time Mabel laid a softee, there was an egg behind it and another softee right behind that. Like buses. We managed to coax it all out with a patient hairdryer and she was back to normal in a few hours. But if an egg is further back, there is nothing you can do. This morning we have our own worries. Gerty, normally the most energetic and regular layer is hunched, withdrawn, tail down, eyes closed. She also has a weak leg, which could be a egg-bound symptom of an egg pressing on a leg nerve inside her. All very sudden, so we are going home in a couple of hours to see if we can help her. Thats life down at the farm... Whatever happens, I would just like to say how supportive this forum can be with tips, advice and moral support. It has certainly helped me - and you always know there is someone who has gone through a similar experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
