lovebugette Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thought I'd start a new topic in addition to my Peritonitis/swollen crop one from earlier. Having overcome a horrible bout of Peritonitis that ended up with her not eating and having a crop that wouldn't empty (feared sour crop, however was simply her system shutting down) Henrietta perked up after her doses of Baytril, Amoxinsol, Metaclopromide and Metacam (phew!). However, nearly 7 weeks on she developed another swollen tummy. So this time we acted straight away and whizzed her off to the vets whereby they drained her tummy of 150 mls of fluid, popped in a hormone implant and sent Henny home with a dose of Amoxinsol antibiotics for 5 days. Apparently the "Suprelorin" implant should last a minimum of 8 months and at £49.77 + VAT I'd say it's money well spent. Thankfully I found a wonderful vet an hour away (local vet is worse than useless - says I should put Henny down and waffles on about Salmonella - get out of the '80's, that's so Edwina Curry!) I am hoping that she improves hereafter and will keep you all informed. Small incision in between shoulders and a bit of stress, but this will hopefully result in a lovely menopause and a Happy Ever After. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 There is an old thread about Superlorin & Peritonitis HERE - if you are interested in the subject there are also many other threads that can be found using the 'Search' function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I hope little Henrietta does well with the implant. I'm sure she will. As I mentioned in your other post, two of my ex-batts have it and are doing really well. The swelling went down really quickly and they have been completely normal since. I have noticed that their combs have shrunk and gone pink (natural, I suppose, as they are no longer laying), and that they both go to bed a little earlier than their housemates. I've also noticed that Stan's legs have turned slightly yellow, she has had the implant 1 month longer than Gladys, . The vet did say that they should both go through a major moult as soon as the hormone reached a peak in their system. He couldn't say how long it would take but it hasn't happened yet. Keep us posted and we'll have to compare notes . Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugette Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thank you Nicola for your advice - I am so pleased to hear yours have fared well with their implants. Aren't we lovely mummies to do this for them? We are also lucky to have located vets that are prepared to go that extra mile for our feathered friends. Fingers crossed that they see a grand old age. I notice you have lost a few hens over the years, were many due to peritonitis (prior to you discovering implants)? Seems such a common cause of death in chickens. Guess that's why we should keep minimal amounts of hens, then we can afford the care required during the menopause! Best wishes to you and your girls xx Joanne xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Joanne Yes, sadly lost a few over the last 5 years. Mildred, Mavis, Myrtle, Frank, Eric and Dave were all ex-bats who went with either peritonitis or kidney failure (that's what the vet thought it was) and he also said that he felt that they were the most common cause of death for ex-bats as their systems are so worn out. Stan is the last surviver of the 'Frank, Eric, Dave and Stan' group who came out around June/July 2009 so I hope she makes it to her 2 years of freedom anniversary - and beyond. Nicola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugette Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thought I'd post an update to let you all know how Henrietta is getting on now after her implant. The vet had drawn 150ml of fluid from Hen's abdomen at the same time as she received her implant (peritonitis rearing it's ugly head again) The swelling subsided over the next few days and I did notice she wasn't eating at all well. I did fear the worst, but after a bargain purchase of mealworms from EBay (1kg for £13!!!) I enticed her to eat a few. Over the last few days I noticed more food was in her crop at bedtime and was always empty in the morning. Whilst she's certainly not the greedy guts she once was, she is eating more and back to her bossy self. Hopefully she will continue to improve and I am SO pleased she has made it this far. Those days syringing her meds and telling her to "Think of the Spring and sunbathing in the sunshine" were worth it, here we are! Thankfully. Good luck to all with their hens, hope my story will help you xx As for my vet - I thank the day I found her! And lo and behold, she is even in the current edition of the BHWT newsletter. Thank you Kate Everett! Our friend forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 please keep up with the updates. It would be nice if the posts were all in the same place for info: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugette Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Will do, now I know (roughly) what I am doing! Still a forum virgin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi Lovebugette Just wondered how Henrietta was doing with her implant, I hope she's feeling better now. We have a hen with an implant now (fitted 3 weeks ago) and she seems to be going through a heavy moult which is making her a bit under the weather (at least I think that's what it is), did your girl go through anything similar or have any other poorly after effects? They are a worry aren't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 We have a hen with an implant now (fitted 3 weeks ago) and she seems to be going through a heavy moult which is making her a bit under the weather (at least I think that's what it is), did your girl go through anything similar or have any other poorly after effects? Hi Dolly It's interesting that you say that. I have two girls with the implant, the first was 1st Feb and the second 4 weeks later on 1st March. The vet said that they should have a huge moult once the hormone reaches a peak in their systems, he wasn't sure how long it would take though. So far, neither have started to moult. I was worried that the implants were not working but both have lost their swollen bottoms and are back to normal and both seem completely healthy. I suppose it just varies Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugette Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hi Dolly! Henrietta has too gone though a moult - each shake provides another half-a-dozen feathers for the wild birds to pinch and feather their nests with! She is pretty much herself again, all swelling gone and thankfully not returned. Back to her bossy, greedy self so I am hoping this will last I have just written to my local (unhelpful) vet giving him the information on Henny's treatment in the hope he will investigate and learn a bit more about implants. Never again will I trust him, but at least it may save other hens. Huge luck with yours, keep in touch xx Joanne xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
