sandyhas3chucks Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 or maybe tumour.. chicken mostly 90% fine, eating walking dustbathing. but has a lump the feels like an egg.. How long could an egg be stuck before a hen felt really ropey...? have vets appointment for Tuesday, should I try to bring it forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hope you got it sorted and she is OK. My vets view being eggbound as an emergency as the chicken can go downhill very rapidly (24-48 hours). They X-ray to confirm the problem and then give an oxytocin injection to help things along. If it's a tumour, depending on the nature/location they can sometimes be fine for a long time I think - read about one who lived another 4 years after a tumour diagnosed and died of unrelated causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 thank you, it is a tumour.. she is home as she is not presenting ill... to enjoy as much retirement as she can... Just as 3 4 others that went for check up.. Sadly one was not so lucky.. RIP Sparky While my vet (who does not agree with draining) was on holiday, 2 others went to another practice that does. One had 750 ml of clear (ish not eggy or pussie) drained and had a week of antibiotics and metacam The other 350 ml of eggy goey stuff draied. samre treatment but with if ok in 2 weels to have a delvosterone injection( something the other also does not agree with!) The one that does has been treating for years like this , so...................?????? (these are or old exbats. not newly released 2years out... rescued twice ) every week a bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'm sorry about Sparky. Good luck with the others. You are really going the extra mile for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sorry to hear about this You couldn't have done anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
