susanb Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) hubby is at vets with Daisy now. The fox got her. Caused a prolapse (vet has dealt with) but also a wound which has penetrated to her air sac.....causing breathing problems. Has anyone ever had a chicken get better from something like this or should we let nature take its course......don't want to be cruel and try to keep her going if it is just going to be worse for her. anyone any ideas??? Edited March 30, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Did the vet see the wound or was that only spotted later? I'd say recovery from a deep puncture wound yes but the damage to the air sack sounds bad so I'd say a check with the vet even over the phone would be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanb Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 she is at the vet now.......they are going to operate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hope she pulls through. My Ella recovered from bowel surgery, some hens can be plucky little things. Best to keep her inside in the warm when she comes home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Good luck. I have seen owls recover well from surgery for damage to their air sacks. Success may well depend on how she copes with the shock and the anaesthetic as much as the surgery itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 It sounds like she is in good hands, best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Poor little thing . I hope she survives . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Poor little girl, hope she is comfortable now and you all have a quiet night - what a shock! Fingers firmly crossed here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 a few ex bats have air sac damage, I have one she wheezes something awful, but otherwise is fine. well apart from her limp, and to 3 fractures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hoping all goes well. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanb Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 sad to report that she died. The vet operated for over an hour - and managed to repair all the damage - but then Daisy had a heart attack when they gave her oxygen to bring her round. Need to work out how to tell my 5 year old that his chicken is dead!!! (but that will have to wait until tomorrow evening, I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Oh dear, that is sad news, I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Oh no, I'm so sorry . I hope your little boy isn't too upset . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Sorry to hear your sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 So sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Very sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Oh no, I'm so sorry You did all you could for little Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Sorry to hear Daisy didn't make it. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicktastic Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 So Sorry!!! Maybe Daisy and Poppy can bathe in the big dust bath in the sky together!! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 oh dear, what a shame. thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
