loulou Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hello all. We have had our eglu & chickens ,Martha and Rose just over 2 weeks.Rose laid after 9 days producing 5 beautiful speckled eggs in daily succesion.Unfortunately she then produced a fluid filled sac which dangled for a while before dropping off.Then 2 days of soft shell less eggs . After 2 days of looking very hunched and poorly and not eating we resorted to the vets this afternoon.He was lovely and has taken her under his wing so to speak.She is now in hospital being tube fed and on antibiotics.He thinks it is egg peritonitis.Rose looked a little perkier tonight when we visited,but more smug as she has a palatial kennel to herself.Martha however is looking a little lost and my 5 year old George is grief stricken!An eventful introduction to chicken keeping so far and realization at how quickly we have all got very attached to our chickens!Fingers are crossed for a speedy recovery.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Sorry I don't have any advice as I've never come across this before but just to say that hope she gets better soon.. am sure she is in the best hands x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I'm sorry, I don't think there's more you can do. There is a sticky on this forum, egg peritinitis is an infection. Fingers crossed for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Bad luck. That is very early for things to go wrong. Is she an Omlet hen? If so, I'd give them a ring and let them know what has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loulou Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thankyou for your kind concern. The vet has phoned this morning and Rose is a little perkier.She has had another tube feed and is walking around pecking the floor of the surgery.Still mucous poo and no egg yet.Will post tomorrow with further news.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I hope Rose will soon be back home keeping Martha company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Oh Heck!... they know how to scare us don't they. Sounds as if she is turning a cornert now though so hopefully will be back with you soon bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hope she is feeling better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loulou Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Morning, We are picking Rose up at 4.30 from the vets as she is better.Still no eggs though either soft or hard.A bit concerned they may be backing up in her system. She is an omlet hen and Barbara at Omlet has been great with good advice.I am keeping them informed.Just picked another lovely warm egg out from Martha.I'm sure she will be thrilled to have her pal back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 glad she is coming home today... hopefully when she is back in her familiar surroundings she will settle down and start to lay again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loulou Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Rose is home!! A little skinny and still no egg production but great to have her back. We let her freestyle round the garden and the first thing Martha did was chase her about as she thought she might have a tastier morsel!! We have given her a few grapes as a treat,which included tossing some for Martha each time halfway down the garden to keep her away as she is as fast as lighting and Rose doesn't get a look in! We did have a really heavy downpour while they where out so i hope she didn't get too cold and wet.They managed to find a sheltered spot eventually under the patio table. So the fun now begins as we have to give her antibiotics via a shringe every day-any handy tips would be very welcome on that front!My husband hasn't picked them up yet and still isn't sure which one is which - shame on him.A firm hand is in order - for Rose and the husband!! We will see how she goes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&P Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Glad to hear she's home Loulou! Good luck with the antibiotics!! Hope all goes well from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Great to hear Rose is back home and that Martha has company again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
