miller30 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 A few people say bath in Epsom salts but ive never tried leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeweedon Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'm in a quandary. Margret hasn't laid since the end of December and has had this issue for a month now. The OH thinks it may be best to PTS as she obviously needs more treatment (and more money spending). She needs bathing every other day and obviously has a problem I can't fix. Im stuck for what to do. )o: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If she is happy,eating,and doing chickeny things can you leave her with just wipe in am.If she was in a big farm or wild she would just get on with it.I t would be a shame to PTS if she was happy in herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Poor Margaret, if it is a thrush based infection the antibiotics will be affecting her gut have you tried giving her avipro to boost her good bacteria it can be put in the water or on treat food or wet mash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libby22 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I can second that with Avipro. It was actually the antibiotics that caused this problem with my girl - I posted on this thread some time back. I had to dose her heavily with pre and probiotics and an antifungal lotion from the vets. She was initially given antibiotics and when I returned with her, the head vet saw the thrush and took the chap who had seen her the first time, to one side and gave him a good telling off. She was taken off them quickly and we started with the Avipro. Worked wonders and was only £7 for the whole pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeweedon Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 I can second that with Avipro. It was actually the antibiotics that caused this problem with my girl - I posted on this thread some time back. I had to dose her heavily with pre and probiotics and an antifungal lotion from the vets. She was initially given antibiotics and when I returned with her, the head vet saw the thrush and took the chap who had seen her the first time, to one side and gave him a good telling off. She was taken off them quickly and we started with the Avipro. Worked wonders and was only £7 for the whole pot. So let's try avipro, do you have a link there seems to be lots of versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.viovet.co.uk/Vetark_Avipro_Plus/c1441/ I use a general one for dogs, birds and reptiles my dog has a sensitive stomach so I use it for him too if he has to have antibiotics its handy to have in the first aid kit. Bokashi bran is supposed to help with digestive health too I think or reduce smelly poo and can be mixed with pellets or mash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeweedon Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.viovet.co.uk/Vetark_Avipro_Plus/c1441/ I use a general one for dogs, birds and reptiles my dog has a sensitive stomach so I use it for him too if he has to have antibiotics its handy to have in the first aid kit. Bokashi bran is supposed to help with digestive health too I think or reduce smelly poo and can be mixed with pellets or mash. Perfect, so tomorrow I will be trying to locate this in Nottingham tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeweedon Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 A turn for the worst. Today the OH has reported that Margret is bloated and not moving much, all the other birds are taking it in turn to peck her white scabby bum. We've moved her to the classic + run on her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libby22 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Oh what a shame. When you say bloated - is it her crop that is bloated? As asked, the details for the Avipro are VETARK AVIPRO PLUS 100G - you can use it on most animals. I have searched for you under several pet shops in Nottingham, but can't find a stockist. I found it at Pets at Home, but it is only on line. I do hope Margaret is ok - please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeweedon Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 It gets worse.... A red sack out of Margaret's vent. I am now totally at a loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Oh dear it looks like she has a small prolapse she deffo doesn't sound happy you will need to try and gently put it back or get someone else to I would keep an eye on her I have treated prolapses before with good results others not so good you know your bird if you feel shes suffering or not happy maybe the kindest thing would be to get her pts as she deffo has some health issues going on goodluck leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 So sorry to hear about poor Margaret, I think another trip to the vets is in order ASAP in my opinion as she looks quite poorly. You've been taking good care of her but sometimes they just don't get better no matter how hard we try and the kindest thing is to PTS. I've had to go through this many times now but always have known its in their best interests, even though its hard to say goodbye. Best wishes to you both and let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeweedon Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm sorry to report that I have just had to put Margret to sleep. I got back from work to find her hunched and in a ball. Her eyes were closed and she was severely prolapsed. When I picked her up clear liquid ran from her mouth and it smelt like ACV, really strong too! She is now free from pain and in a better place. I just hope whatever got her isn't going to spread or harm my other ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyBean2605 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Poor Margaret, I'm sorry it had an unhappy ending and you did everything you could. Here's hoping your remaining girls stay happy and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oh that is a shame you tried your best for her that's all we can do at least she wont suffer and hopefully all your other girls will be fine Leanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libby22 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Poor Margaret. You have both been through the mill. I don't think there is anything you could have done any differently. I had a girl who died at 8 months old - she was fine to begin with but always laid huge double yoked eggs or, no shell at all and then stopped. She had peritonitis and the vet said there was something wrong from the start and she would never have lived very long - just luck of the draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igobarefoot Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 So so sorry to hear, poor Margaret and poor you. You couldn't have done anymore for her, sounds like it was time and she's not in pain anymore. Thinking of you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 So sorry to hear this news, and all your other difficulties. But have hope, there does come a time when everything works as it should. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
