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    Hi, I am new here

    My friend raises mini turkeys
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    Hi, I am new here

    I found this site when my peahen had pneumonia. Despite all the medication and great advice I got she did not survive. She was almost 16 year old, so way past her due date. She didn't appear to be suffering, then I think she just had a heart attack. It was over in seconds. I have had chickens as...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    Sadly I have to report she just died. I don't think I should have given her the catfood. It was only a teaspoon and it was in her water.
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    She got her water with catfood and pills this morning. I think she is improving but it is by infinitesimal amounts.
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    I do have some pureed type cat food I could add some, but not sure what flavor to choose. Sorry for the confusion between lavage and gavage. I have that straight now. You all have been so incredibly helpful. Time to go give her water again. Sometimes Amazon gives you a delivery day and it gets...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    Thank you, she was actually 6.25 pounds and I calculated 84 ml. I was careful to watch and make sure none was coming back up. She made it through the night again, is still gasping but it does seem easier than yesterday. Thank you for giving me a daily minimum that helps with knowing how often to...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    thank you, I will see if I can get some off Amazon. The second round of water went very easy. I didn't have any trouble at all. She is getting used to being handled. Under the arm is the way for me to go, I cannot kneel as I am partially disabled. She weighs six pounds, so any ideas on how much...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    Thank you, that was very helpful. It is much easier to tube feed a bird than a 120 pound bull calf ! Although the only catheter I could get was a number 8 was able to get the recommended amount of warm water into her. Two people would have been nice and a peahen is a lot more to hold onto than a...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    That is the biggest to be found in the entire county. I have one on order. In the meantime at least I figures too small is better than too big or none at all and I can get some fluids in her. Thank you. I assume warm water and maybe some food tomorrow?? You have been so helpful, it is really...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    Thanks. I have the supplies on the way. All I could get in catheters was a number 8. I didn't think of aquarium tubing. I have tons of that and can definitely blunt one end. I just didn't know how much water or how often. I was going to put some of her food in my nutribullet and make a slurry to...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    I will see what I can get. I have tube fed tons of farm animals. I have also butchered chickens so I understand their anatomy. I don't think I would have much of a problem but any hints and input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    I got some Baytril from the vet and she got her first dose last night. She made it through the night and got a second dose this morning. She is up and standing. She is still opening her beak to breathe in, but stopped making the horrible sound, especially when she exhaled. She has food and...
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    Thank you
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    For how many days???
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    Peahen with pneumonia

    Perfect, I will go weigh her right now and let the vet know. Thank you so much
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