cathybc Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 lovely news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 What a lovely new life she's going to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipistrelle Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 She's looking fantastic and an egg!!! how wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 That is such good news for me to come home to. Well done Mallion and you of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 That's such good news and congratulations on the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Good to hear news of her ... but sad that I can't see the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 I'm not sure what's happened, our little mally was making such great progress, but sad news I'm afraid. Yesterday she seemed subdued, but did go out in her run, and she's been laying every other day. But today, no sign of her, and so we went to investigate. She's just sat hunched in the nest box. I've picked her up and given her a drink out of my hand, but she's not interested in food. Her crop is totally empty. Her vent is clean, and not visibly egg bound. She has been worked and I've put more flubenvet in her food today but she's not had any. I am gutted, I was starting to think about introductions, but instead she now seems immobile and is not moving her legs. Considering two weeks ago she escaped and we ran Round the garden with her, this is a real shock. I have to confess, I have given her a cuddle and said goodbye. I don't feel good about that but I have to be realistic. This little chook has so got to me emotionally! Sorry it's not a happy update today, fingers crossed everyone please, or wish he well for the big chicken coop in the sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 OMG the poor thing. She's obviously not right but just to double check - any swollen abdomen? rattly breathing? eye/nose discharge? what about any physical breaks/swollen joints/tender areas on wings/legs/feet? Assuming none of the above then I'm a bit stumped and would have to guess internal problem as I know you've treated for lice/mites. It doesn't seem fair does it, both of you have tried so hard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Oh no! I hope she pulls through. She's been through so much and you've worked so hard to get her well. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 I can't see or feel anything abnormal... I'm baffled, she was improving so much. Only time will tell, but she has at least been cared for for the last few weeks and very loved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I know it's a long shot but, when my Big Pingu was immobile lst year and looked at deaths door, I gave her butter off my fingers, she had not eaten or drunk anything all day and a I was desperate, she nearly took my hand off so I just gave her what she needed until she stopped. Worth a try. Good luck both of you. {{{Hugs}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 So sorry - but let's all keep our fingers crossed and she is hen with many lives. Is it worth a trip to the vet? We had one like that and a course of baytril and tlc worked wonders. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Keeping fingers crossed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 What a shame. Hope she picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hi, i have been following this forum for some time, i'm so sorry to hear that. i really do hope she comes through.. atleast you gave her a chance in life and a break from her past life. take care, both of you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Oh poor Mally, poor you I hope she's perkier in the morning. It could be a softie on the way? But maybe a course of Baytril will help. When I had a chook go that way, she would only eat mealworms (like I eat crisps!). Fingers crossed here for better news in the morning... Please will you let us know how she is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 I guess I will need to take out a second motgage if I want to see a vet for baytril before Tuesday, so I'll see what happens in the next 24 hrs. Thanks everyone for your kind wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Mealworms and butter, mealworms and butter, mealworms and butter... Appetite chant and my fingers crossed for the next 36hours... I know how shocking vets bills can be (one cat diagnosed with renal failure just before Xmas and a second diagnosed a couple of weeks ago - various tests, "sleepovers", and special food doesn't leave much of last month's pay ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 LJ, I have a new bottle of Nutri-drops. We are coming over to B&Q in Waterlooville sometime tomorrow so could meet you to drop off the meds if that works for you.....I'll pop them in my pocket & pm my mobile number again. Have you brought her inside.... maybe a little extra warmth might help Huge {{{hugs}}} for you all .....miracles do happen we are hoping for one for Mally Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleOwl Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Oh no Sending good wishes to Mally x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 LJ, I have a new bottle of Nutri-drops. We are coming over to B&Q in Waterlooville sometime tomorrow so could meet you to drop off the meds if that works for you.....I'll pop them in my pocket & pm my mobile number again. Have you brought her inside.... maybe a little extra warmth might help Huge {{{hugs}}} for you all .....miracles do happen we are hoping for one for Mally Sha x Thanks Sha, I've pm'd you. You really are so kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Does marg work or just butter and is it live or dead mealworms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Thank you I'd go with butter as less nasties in it...or cake crumbs.........or scrambled egg.....or ready brek.........or any form of mealworm, woodlouse or worm...or anything she'll accept really, anything is better than nothing I was advised to syringe a mix of cakecrumbs, honey & egg yolk as a high energy supplement, make it really sloppy to get it through the syringe though Hope to hear from you in the morning Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 And spaghetti, mashed potato, tomato, grapes, cucumber were all irresistible to my poorly girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's just a big egg she needs to lay. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
