Chortle Chook Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Feeling a little low this evening as it looks like the last of my slikies, Doodle, is on the way out The vet gave her an injection today but said that if she is no better tomorrow the kindest thing would be to have her put to sleep. I took her on as an adult when I found here with micoplasm 3 years ago at a farm and I think she is about 5. Is that old for a silkie? She managed that time but this time she is egg bound and the vet does not seem to think she will pull through despite her calcium injection. When she goes that will be the end of my first generation of chickens Here she is after one of her hair drying sessions Edited October 15, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Oh I am sorry. She's got a lovely home and is much loved. She fell on her feet coming to you. Big hug it's a brave choice to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I hope there is a happy outcome but She's been loved and well cared for in the time you have had her she's been a lucky girl. Fingers crossed x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 What a shame, she's so pretty . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My silkie is my favourite. Poor you. Have you massaged her uterus, I did this to one of my girls the other day. She actually seemed to really like it. She wasn't egg bound though, that's why I was doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I hope all goes well for your little silkie xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sad news Doodle is beautiful. I do hope the injection works for her.....fingers crossed x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/07/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms.html Don't know if you can open this, but it's very interesting : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Many thanks for that link Sonyascott. We did all that it said in terms of a light massage and a warm bath, and as mentioned above, the vet gave Doodle the calcium injection. I thought that this morning I would be taking her back to be put to sleep . . . but guess what, she was all bright eyed and keen to get out with the others at 7.30 this mornng. I let her out for a little trundle and there, buried in the fine cut straw I had in the cat carrier was a rather odd shaped, long looking cream egg. So pleased Now I need to think what caused it. The chooks do have oyster shell mixed with grit always available so I don't think it was that, but it could well be that I've been giving them too many treats. I think the shortbread at 11ses will have to stop Truth is, I'll probably miss it more than they will . What can I give as healthy hand held treats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yay, I'm glad she is back to normal. Perhaps she might like some nice mealworms or some of the live ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 That's fantastic news. I gott some live mealworms from amazon, they were great. You can put them in their dust bath too. They love finding them. Mine also like sunflower seeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Well Doodle has been pottering about OK so I've put her back with the others and she has had some meal worms and some apple as well as some of her pellets. Such a relief. She has always been rather a special, brave, little chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 What a perfect outcome! She is a very cute little Silkie and I have no idea if 5 is a good age, but I expect so. You did so well to get her through Mycoplasma as my experience of that horrible disease was not so good. Very easy to spoil them with treats I know as often come home with raspberries/sweetcorn etc when I see them reduced in the supermarket.......and then the expectation is formed! So pleased for you and one very pampered lucky little chook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hooray!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 That's brilliant news, so pleased for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 That is good news. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 So pleased to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Have just read your thread, must have been such a worry, but delighted to have such a happy ending. Now that its turning a bit colder I'm giving mine some real porridge in the afternoons. Just a load of oats & warm milky water. They gobble it up double quick and they go to bed with a full crop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Think I'll give that a go. These nights are getting longer and longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I give my girls porridge made with water as I thought they shouldn't have milk?? I chop some grapes, corn and mealworms into it and they go crazy for it. Nice full crop before bed....happy days. I have heard people give porridge for breakfast but I personally prefer them to fill up on pellets in the morning, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 That's great news your chucks have such a great life leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well done Doodle,I'm trying to give up shortbread as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Doodle laid me a nice little egg today so she is right back on form (I give my chooks porridge too but I'll be waiting till it is icy in the morning first) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I have heard people give porridge for breakfast but I personally prefer them to fill up on pellets in the morning, Hi, the morning porridge you hear people refer to is made by combining layers mash, hot water and all manner of goodies. Usually given in the winter when it is warming and comforting. Downside is that it goes off really quickly and what was yummy when warm is yucky cold. Have also read somewhere about hens not being given milk but in days gone by traditional poultry keepers gave their hens milk based grain recipes to fatten them up. Half milk half water I think. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Oh thanks for clearing that up, thought it was just oats will try that mix and see if my fussy girls likenit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
