Natspringy Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Thank you. Trying to read up on what we need to know. Is it treatable? Im getting mixed messages from Google and id like to give her a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Squishy underside sounds more like peritonitis, but like Mullet says, wait to see what the vet says. One of my hens got a antibiotics injection and daily antibiotic drops to be administered in the beak. Wait to see what the vet says, but maybe see if you can find a chickensavvy sitter or boarding place for your holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 My in lws have said they'l nurse her! Thank goodness. My mil had chickens for years. We care for our girls so well I don't understand why we are having so much bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 It is treatable, but I think it depends on the condition of the hen and the severity. One of mine did perk up after treatment, but fell ill again a few months after and had to be pts. 1 minute ago, Natspringy said: My in lws have said they'l nurse her! Thank goodness. My mil had chickens for years. We care for our girls so well I don't understand why we are having so much bad luck. Nothing much you can do about this. Some breeds/hens seem to be more prone to this. I have hen since 2014 and so far have lost 3. 1 to peritonitis, 1 to recurring prolapse and 1 to mareks. All of them around the 2 year mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Weve only had them a year and this is our second poorly girl. Im so careful with them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Definitely sounds like peritonitis. Yellow stuff came out when we felt for an egg. Fingers crossed for her. She' my lovely big baby chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 So seeming okay this am. Just waiting to call vets. A friend recommended a warm Epsom bath in case she has a broken egg in her. What do you guys think? Her thoughts are it will relax her too? I don't want to cause undue stress but if it might help? She's come out for some poached egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 *Doing okay even Seems a bit lethargic and not quite right but eating so hoping we can help her. She doesn't seem to want to drink though. Not sure how to tempt her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Found a pot lid she likes. They are so funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Been to vets. Found fluid and blood. Thinks it could be a bit of peritonitis and possibly a heart condition. Going to check in a week. Luckily my in laws are going to look after her for the week. Thanks all for advice. Hoping an implant and heart meds can buy her another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I’m sure it’s nothing you’re doing, these things just happen so try not to beat yourself up about it. Its lucky you have experienced chicken keepers to look after her for you while you’re away. Fingers crossed she’ll recover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thank you. She's made real progress this week. Which is great. She went back to the vets today and he thinks it is a heart condition. So she will be on heart meds and close monitoring. But she is doing well and still with us. Sadly my inlaws hand over to my neighbour tomorrow. But he's been filly prepped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Well she had a few good weeks but has taken a turn for the worst. Sadly I think this is the end. (Calling vets as soon as they open.) Such a shame; she's just the gentlest little chook and not yet a year old, bless her. Edited July 6, 2018 by Natspringy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Quote So sorry to hear this - big hug for you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Poor thing. But I think you made the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thank to guys. Vets at 6 so we have a few hours to see how she goes and to give her lots of cuddles. Thanks for your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 She will eat watermelon! And luckily she's so comfortable in the kitchen that I can set her up a little sick bay to keep watch. Little perkier than last night but still very sleepy. Such a sweet girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Very thirsty for some reason.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 She rallied over the day so not quite time to go yet. Vet warned probably not Kong left but still with us atm 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Crazy because last night I was pretty certain I would wake up to a dead chicken. Complicated things chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Natspringy said: Crazy because last night I was pretty certain I would wake up to a dead chicken. Complicated things chickens! That’s one thing for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Totally! It's quite amazing how they rally when they do! Watermelon must be magical 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Took a turn for the worse, just had to have her put to sleep. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Poor thing. You did all you could do, she had a great life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
