sleepymummy Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hi Took my Gloria to the vet today. This was her 2nd trip to the vets. He said she has probably got peritonitis after rumaging around in unspeakable areas. He said she may have some shell stuck. She is very thin and unbalanced now (stumbles a lot and is using her wings as extra balance). He gave her a calcium shot and the first of 5 days worth of antib's. He said if she doesn't pick up in the next 3 days then she probably isn't going to. Any wonder cures out there? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Sorry, probably not, particularly if its egg p not sterile p. TBH I would enjoy the time you have with her with plenty of cuddles and make sure she is comfortable, in my view thats the best gift you can give her. Fingers X for the anti-bs. I hate saying these things, but really there's no easy way around them. I've lost a hen today and it doesn't get any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymummy Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Was she an old lady? Mine is only 18 months. I thought I had loads of time left with her but it's not looking good. It is egg p. The vet didn't look hopeful but I wanted to try before we have to say time is up. Very sad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Well she's had at least 3 years, possibly more, but she wasn't ill - it was very sudden, cat attack I think. Thats a blessing in way; you don't see them deteroriate. Just enjoy your girl and tell her how special she is. Like you I lost a relative youngster to egg p. I brought my girl into the house towards the end, in a cat basket away from prying beaks. I've since found out that too many treats can increase its likelihood, tho I can honestly say I don't think my girl 'suffered' from that. Fingers X for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I have lost several hens to peritonitis....all of them ginger. Any treatment is merely palliative I'm afraid. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymummy Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hmm, too many treats? I wonder what constitutes too many treats? My two get the left over peas and sweetcorn my kids leave most days but there's only about half a handful there. I have a tub of dried corn which they get a sprinkling of now and again and the same of dried meal worms. They do free range round the garden too. I certainly don't spoil them but do have to stop my relatives from throwing anything and everything in there. Stern words with my dad last time he was here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 That's only because fat hens tend to be more prone to peritonitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
