When I gave the 1/3 suppository tablet, I had my husband hold the chicken and we both held her beak open while I tossed the table down the beak. Then when we released her, she swallowed. Right or wrong, I didn't care--you will try anything when they are dying. It worked. I have vomited them...
LOL. Well, even as a female I bought two boxes because I wanted to have some on hand in case this happens again. I'm sure I looked weird buying more than one!
We're finished with all of the monistat treatments. She really liked the vitamin water last night, which I was happy to see. I wish she was eating more, but I think she will regain her appetite now that she's done with the medicine. I am so thankful for this thread; it is a life saver! Now I...
I initially gave her scrambled eggs to eat, but she wasn't too fond of it. She pecked at the layers feed a little, but not as much as I wanted. When I mixed in some scratch grains with the layers feed, she liked that. Then she was eating both because it was mixed in a bowl. I've also watched...
So far we've given 6 treatments of the monistat 1/3rds. The swelling is completely gone. However, she doesn't have much interest in eating or drinking (although I got her to eat some scratch grains just now). She is feeling awfully thin and emaciated. I'm not sure why she won't start eating...
I'm trying this on a hen with sour crop today. I gave her 1/3 of the suppository tonight. I will repeat in the morning and next evening. I'm praying this works and I am very optimistic after reading this thread. My vet said he doesn't know much about chickens and had no advice for me for...