AlisonH Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yesterday my 9 year old son suddenly leapt up and said Charlie chicken had something on her mouth, when he went outside he said it looked like a piece of balloon or rubber and she swallowed it. This morning she hasn't come out of the coop and her crop is still full. What should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 That's a difficult one was it definitely a balloon or rubber (e.g. Brightly coloured)? Have you been able to check her mouth (you could maybe wrap her in a towel to keep her still while you check?) Maybe it's still in her crop and you could empty it before it makes its way any further down - I know you can do this but have no idea how - hopefully someone more experienced will be able to advise. Hope she is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 She's had some water to drink, did a really yucky green watery poo and had a couple of raisins which I coated in olive oil as I read that the oil might help clear the crop. She's really hunched up and very bloated and doesn't want to be picked up. Have to go to work now but will check her at lunch time. Don't know that it was definitely rubber, it's just how my son described it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 can you get her to a vet? would have been good to try and get it out before it moves beyond crop and a vet would be able to do this, hopefully could get beyond as well. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Whatever it was that she swallowed, if she is hunched up, not eating or drinking, and generally looking unwell then I think she needs veterinary advice - it doesn't sound as if it's something you will be able to treat on your own, and it wouldn't seem to be passing through her system from what you have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 She is drinking water and has eaten a few mealworms and raisins. I have let her out of run and she is wandering around but she looks a bit spaced out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would take her to the vet. You need help with this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 She sounds quite poorly poor thing. I think she needs some fairly urgent attention from a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Have left her with the vet awaiting an anaesthetic and he's going to look in her crop BUT he can't find anything obvious when he examined her. She's looking very sorry for herself but less bloated. Will hopefully know more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Aw bless,hope she's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 any news for us ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Aw bless,hope she's ok. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thank you to everyone's messages and concern! Well Charlie's been to the vet and had a crop examination and X-ray and the vet, who is an excellent avian expert, is a bit confused as to what is going on. Her crop is working fine and there's no blockage but there's something that's making her not have enough air in her lungs and some strange tar like bits that have been pulled out. He seems to think that the swallowing of rubber/plastic is not related and doesn't seem to be causing a problem. We've brought her home with antibiotics and she's very quiet and wobbly after the anaesthetic but has eaten at the vets. We've got to get more antibiotics down her tomorrow and hope for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 How strange! Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Well done getting her some professional help. Fingers crossed that she responds to treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Glad she's on the mend My top tip for getting antibiotic pills down hens - wrap in a ball of cream cheese - they gobble it up! Worked every time with mine (also works for some cats) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 That's a good idea Merlina. I've used butter for cats but hadn't thought of cream cheese for chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'm sure after some antibiotics she will start feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hope she's ok and the antibiotics do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hope so too. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Good news, Charlie seems to be getting better. She's not totally herself but I guess some of that must be the general anaesthetic. unfortunately the antibiotics are liquid so it's a nightmare getting that down her, definately a 2 person job but she getting used to it. hopefully she's on the mend. Just the horrendous vets bill to pay off now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh great news,it's nice to hear how she got on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Good news, Charlie seems to be getting better. She's not totally herself but I guess some of that must be the general anaesthetic. unfortunately the antibiotics are liquid so it's a nightmare getting that down her, definately a 2 person job but she getting used to it. hopefully she's on the mend. Just the horrendous vets bill to pay off now I had to give liquid anti-inflamatory to the hen too - i soaked that into a small (grape sized) piece of wholemeal bread and covered that with, yes, more cream cheese! Guess all this only works if your hen is eating (and likes cream cheese!) but i just put that in front of her and it was gone in seconds Very glad she's on the mend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 That's great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
