K-F-C Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) Just noticed that my Lavender Araucana seems a little quieter than normal... she is pottering around the garden but seems to stop and stand still for longer than usual... she is not jumping off and on chairs and plant pots like usual... and her left wing does not seem to be laying a smooth as usual... it's hanging a little low. she wont let me catch her at the moment with out stressing her and will probably have to wait until she goes to bed. she is eating normally. Any advice? What do I do if her wing is damaged? Thanks Edited September 19, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hopefully she may just have pulled something . I'd wait till tomorrow and see how she is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 The same happened to one of ours, Pandora, not sure how it happened or why. She looked very odd for a few days then it slowly seemed to right itself. She didn't appear in any discomfort, she was foraging etc the same as always. Hope your girlies' wing rights itself too and her normality resumes. MS Tilytootiredandgoingbacktobedaschickensarentupyeteither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hope she has picked up. I'd watch out for other signs as well if she is standing quiet. Fingers crossed she is ok this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I hope that she is feeling better. Could the wing thing be her trying to cool down perhaps? My Amber star often stands about with her wings slightly out and down when it is warm. My other girls only seem to do this on really hot days. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-F-C Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 I don't know... They have been free ranging for most of the day... she has a little potter about and then seems to stand in one spot for longer that usual... sometimes with her eyes closed. She is eating OK... I suppose I'll just have to wait and see if she perks up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 How is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-F-C Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 How is she? Not good!! I noticed on Saturday morning that her left eye had all gummed up! I had not seen this before as I was concentrating on looking at the wing! I cleaned the eye up with some water and she seemed to perk up a little and ate and drank pretty well. Her eye seemed Ok when she went to bed. On Sunday morning her eye was gunged up again and was seeping white stuff. I had a look online and went to my local Pets At Home to get some drops. They said that they didn't see chickens and I was better off trying to find a 'farm vet'... after explaining that MiMi was a pet and I had heard that some farm vets can see chickens just as livestock they gave me the number of a local avian vet. I called this vet and they said they dealt with chickens... I booked an appointment and took her there... by this time MiMi had taken a turn for the worse... she was very listless and was eating and drinking very little... the vet seemed very knowledgeable and prescribed drops and some antibiotics for a chest infection that has also infected the eye! She advised me to keep MiMi isolated... so as the infection does not spread. I have had her in a cat box in sight of the other girls but have been bringing her in at night. I have let her out a few times to get some exercise but she just wobbles and when she tries to walk she trips over her wings! It's heartbreaking! I do not think she has eaten anything today... so I have been giving her water from a pipette and putting food in her mouth which she lets sit there for a while before spitting it out or eventually swallowing it! I have managed to feed her about six fresh corn kernels a few pellets, a mealworm and a couple of blueberries! And a good bit of liquid. I am seriously worried about her now and am not sure if she will make it through the night! The vet said it was caused by a virus or bacteria! But I don't know how... there home is kept super clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'm really sorry to hear that . It's good that you've found a knowledgeable, sympathetic vet - I hope the treatment works . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 "super clean!. Don't beat yourself up. I have had a few different infections with mine, & I too am dead fussy, like lots of us on here! Try to keep her fluids up, tempt her with every kind of treat you see anyone mention, Grapes are good, wet & sweet for energy. cucumber, pureed apples / she sounds quite week you could try a teaspoon sugar in a litre of water (???sounds a lot of water???) the vet might have some critical care formular, or pets at home sell a high calorie pase for dogs that is recommended on forum a bout a peasize is all that is needed a few times a day. the very best of luck with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Fingers crossed that she improves. Maybe that is why her wing was low, they do that when they are hot or having a bit of trouble with their breathing. I do hope that she picks up overnight now that she is on treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggalp Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 hi KFC i hope your chuck is ok, is so upsetting isnt it. May i ask which vets you went to as i seem to have the same problem in finding a vet who knows about chickens - i am in cheshire too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-F-C Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Despite medication MiMi's condition steadily worsened... I took her to the vet again and he suggested the best course of action was to have her euthanised. He suspects Marek's disease and will carry out a post mortem tomorrow. To make matters worse... an ice cream van drove into my car whilst I was in the vets taking the whole side out and then drove off! Thankfully a passer by got the registration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 So sorry to hear about Mimi ((hugs)) and sorry to hear about your car too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about MiMi Sorry about your car too- not the best of days for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about poor MiMi . She must have been pretty poorly, bless her . What a pain about your car . Thank goodness you've got the reg. (Although an icecream van wouldn't have been hard to trace .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sorry to hear your news KFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-F-C Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks everyone! I've been reading about Marek's disease... if this is what she had it doesn't look good for the rest of my girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 That's worrying . How soon till you find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-F-C Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Tomorrow afternoon... I'll keep you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Fingers crossed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 So sorry to hear about Mimi - and the car. Hopefully this is the end of the bad luck! Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Sorry to hear about Mimi and what a bloomin' nuisance about the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Sorry to hear about Mimi At least she isnt in pain now. {Hugs} xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
