The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Fleur managed to hurt herself yesterday; Rosie and (Lesley's) Lauren came running in yesterday to say that Fleur (tiny white Japanese bantam) had blood all down her front. On closer inspection, she was rather bloodied, but it was coming from one of her toes - she'd managed to rip out one of her toenails!!!! We washed her down with warm water and tea tree oil, bathed the foot and it seems ok this morning. She's sitting down more than normal, but she walks ok when I move her on. I'm not the slightest squeamish, but it made me shudder. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I hope she has a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery Good job your not squeamish Claret , I on the other hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Me too poor little thing, hope she's better soon. It would be the white one covered in blood Didn't that happen to Mel's chicken a long time ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 It did Chox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Ooops Clare, poor Fleur, that sounds nasty. I bet it hurt like anything, and probably looked even worse with blood everywhere. I'm sure it'll heal up well though, although I'd normally mutter things like "keep it clean & dry to reduce risk of infection". But how the heck do you keep a chickens foot clean and dry , especially when you consider the amount of mud around at the moment I hope she's OK though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I was wondering how Fleaur was Clare. Glad to hear she's OK and it was nothing worse than a toenail. We had that with Ellie and there was blood everywhere. A good wash with diluted tea tree did the trick. Lauren phoned to ask me how she was so I came here to have a look - she'll be relieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Bless Lauren; tell her that Fleur seems fine today - rootling around as usual. I will keep an eye on her for the next few days just in case it gets infected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 That sounds so sore Hope she gets recovers soon karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Oh sounds really painful - glad Fleur is ok though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Glad to hear that Fleur is on the mend Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
