Adam J Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 hello im adam im 16 and i have 4 chickens iv just found this forum because im very distressed about one of my chickens she has eaten a trick worm used for fishing its a black rubber worm with a blue flimsy tale this was sunday she has been fine up to this morning where she is lathargic and has a crop problem the worm is approx 7-15cm long please help if theyres something that can be done :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy kc Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I'm really sorry to hear this the only advice i could offer is to take her to the vets. Hope it turns out ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 what would they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Well the vet might be able to empty her crop. Things like this do sometimes just pass through the hen, but if she's lethargic and not eating then it might be a problem - if it's stuck in her crop, it will prevent her digesting any food and she'll quickly become unwell and will be suffering. The vet will be able to advise, and diagnose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I agree with Olly, the vet would be the best place to start. Particularly as it was quite a large object there could be risk of a blockage or other internal issues. I hope your little lady will be ok, please let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 thank you so much wen my parents get back ill tell them shes gotta go my dad thinkd i should just let her die or at least just end her pain but im too attached to do that how much would it cost to open and clear her crop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Sorry, no idea but if the hen is suffering then I think you have to do one or the other. A lot of vets will treat hens as 'small animals' i.e. similar to a guinea-pig or hamster, which makes it a bit cheaper; why not give the vets a ring and ask how much they charge for a consultation. Be warned however, once you have taken a hen to the vet and they have told you of a possible solution, it will be very hard to say 'no' even though the cost might be quite high. I would try to think ahead - how old is the hen, how is her health generally, and would she be likely to survive an operation - this might help you if you are pushed to make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 shes 6 months old and ok thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hi Adam, what an awful situation for you to be left in. You really need your parents to either commit to taking her to the vet or to put her out of her misery if she is suffering. It is not cruel to leave her suffering. If things were going to resolve themselves they would have done by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 is there a chance it could be in the crop ( its a sour crop) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 My Vet charged me £9 last wekk to check an injured chick. So let's say £10 is your initial Vet charge...for the sake of £10, you would know if there was a chance she could get better or if she needs to be put out of her misery. If it would involve a lot more treatment, ask the price before you agree to it...if it's more than you are willing to pay, then the hen needs to be humanely destroyed. Get a Vet to check her over rather than trying to self-diagnose. Remember, it is illegal to allow an animal to suffer - you must take action one way or the other. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 If you think she's in pain she does really need to be seen by a vet, they're the experts. And at 6 months old she's only a baby really. Ringing the vet for advice and to find out the cost of a consulation is a really good idea. Obviously, have a chat with your parents and see if they are prepared to help you out with the cost of treatment. It may be (fingers crossed) that the vet doesn't need to do anything in which case you might not be charged. Whenever I've taken my chooks to the vets for minor treatments, it's never been expensive. But at least by taking her there you'll have piece of mind that you've helped her. I wish you luck and hope your little lady is ok? x Erica x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 thanks iv rang animed and they have said 24.78 for just a check then with med itll be between 30 and 50 "/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hi Adam, I do hope you girls OK, it may be worth once you have girl sorted to ring round a few vet and ask how much hey charge for a consultation for a chicken. I took one of mine to the vets last week and had a 20 min consultation and a vitamin jab for £10. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Again, I am afraid that you have to either pay to get her treated or ensure that she is not left suffering. What you mustn't do is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi Adam, how's your hen doing? I hope she's ok? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Any news? You really need to do something with her and make a decision either way - 15cm rubber worm is quite long and could cause blockages... I'd have thought it would have passed through by now if it was going to. If you're as attached as you said, then the vets is the kindest thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggalp Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 hi adam, i was at the vets yesterday with an injured chook - only cost £12 to see the vet. Its not as expensive as you may think. Hope she's doing ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 the specialist isnt in so we cant do anything atm but her crops shrinking and shes started eating again as normal again is this good sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi Adam, I'm glad to hear her crop has shrunk and she's eating again. But have you noticed whether she's passed the fly in her droppings yet? My worry is that because it was so big it may be still stuck somewhere inside her. Perhaps the vet might x-ray her to determine where it is and if there is a blockage? If I were you Adam I would get her to the vet as soon as you can, she may seem ok now but her health may change rapidly if there is an internal problem. Erica x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 shes been but its 200-500 for a op she has started excreting and it looks normal but half of a piece yesterday was white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Don't worry about the white bit in her droppings, that sounds normal. Did the vet say she needed an operation then? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 The white bit is the urine from the hen. Hens don't pass water, but have 2 parts to their droppings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Could be worth giving her some cod liver oil as lubricant but not sure it passes all the way. Any suggestions anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam J Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 Hey guys shes so perky its unbelivable she seems back to normal she eats and drinks fine but her crop has shrinked and hardened a lil bit is this good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
