Mercedes55 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Just when we thought Bella our ex batt had recovered from her peritonitis she is sick again. She seemed fine first thing this morning, but earlier on she was all hunched up in the run. We brought her indoors and OH had a look at her vent and noticed there was bits of soft shell hanging out, so he carefully removed that. Not sure if she had a prolapse at that time as it did seem like some of her insides were coming out with the shell, so he carefully pushed the prolapsed parts back inside her. We put her in a bowl of warm water for a little while and another bit came out and she is now back in a box in the conservatory. We did think about going to the vets, but don't feel at the moment that the vet will do anything that we haven't been able to do ourselves. I did get some Nutridrops after her last bout of illness and also some lifeguard tonic, so she's had some of that. She is fine while she is in the box, but as soon as we put her back in with the others she hunches up again. It is cold out there, but a lot milder than yesterday. Is there anything else that we should be doing or any advice anyone can give to help as it would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Poor girl. Sorry I can't help, but will keep my fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Well we have put her back in the nest with her friends as we thought it would be warmer for her in there and also she might be lonely on her own, so will see how she is tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Just watch her carefully for the next 2 days, if she looks ill pop her to the vet, any remaining shell MIGHT get stuck and start to go bad inside and she will def need antibiotics . Mine NORMALLY expel it themselves if she is out with the others you may not see it as they might eat it. Sometimes it goes like chewing gum and is expelled with the next egg. You need to try and help her produce better shells though to try and stop this happening. I can thoroughly recommend calcivet from the bird care company and they have a good help line, but do ask to speak with Malcolm if you ring. I am keeping 2 going with large doses at the moment whilst the others are on normal levels.. Hopefully she will come out in the morning perky, but if you are in any doubt get her to a vet by Friday to save you from worrying over the holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Fingers crossed she gets well soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 We have been doing our best to up her calcium levels. I did buy some calcium supplement from Cotswold Chickens called Davinoca C that you mix with their water and also some limestone flour that we've been mixing in their food. They've all been having plenty of porridge which we assumed would be good as the milk has calcium in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 dairy products generally not recommended, i think most make the porridge Scottish style with water but no salt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 dairy products generally not recommended, i think most make the porridge Scottish style with water but no salt! Didn't know that Will use water from now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Mercedes 55 - we use Davinova C with good results too. Get well soon, Bella skye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I use Nutrobal as a calcium supplement and find it is excellent. If your hen has repeated problems with peritonitis longer term you might want to consider a hormone implant to stop her laying - many people have apparently had good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 I use Nutrobal as a calcium supplement and find it is excellent. If your hen has repeated problems with peritonitis longer term you might want to consider a hormone implant to stop her laying - many people have apparently had good results. Hadn't even realised you could do that, thanks for that information. So far, touch wood and fingers and toes crossed, she seems okay. OH says he is quite happy to keep assisting her when things get stuck, but if things do get worse that would seem a good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Glad she is doing better. The hormone implant is called Superlorin if you ever need to consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Glad she is doing better. The hormone implant is called Superlorin if you ever need to consider it. Thanks for that She still seems to be fine and as we are hardly getting any eggs at the moment at least we feel they are all getting a rest from laying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
