Recent content by Kylie242

RIP Lola ;-( Sadly, Lola didn't make it. I couldn't bare to think she might be in pain, so I took her to an Avian vet today. The diagnosis - Pyometra and Egg Yolk Peritonitis. Our poor girl did her best to hang in there but in the end the kindest thing to do was to euthanase. We are all a...

Thanks for the suggestion, she is comfortable now. pillow case over the bottom half of a cat carrier did the trick. She is enjoying the watermelon and egg mostly. Not wanting to drink water tho. I'll keep you posted.

I'm not sure what breed she is. We are in Australia, so not sure if we have different breeds over here..

Just an update, Lola seems to be getting worse today ;-(. She is finding it hard to stand on her own. Still eating though, which is encouraging.

I have felt the area around her "fluffy bum" and yes it does appear bigger than the other hens. What does this mean?? She tried to walk again and looked like she was walking very close to the ground then sat straight down again. Our poor girl, I hope we can make her better ;-\

Hi, thanks so much for your reply! I am not sure if the keel is prominent but it does feel really bony. I felt the others and they feel the same to me. how do I check for bloated abdomen? I'm sorry, really don't know much about chickens... Great idea re the food, I will crush some up and...

I have just noticed that her breathing appears to be laboured also, could it be respiratory?

I have just noticed that her breathing appears to be laboured also, could it be respiratory?

it really seems like her legs are too weak to hold her for some reason.

I will try the vegemite in water too.;-)

any thoughts on her poop?? she has had a dirty vent for over a month now.

Is there anything else I can give her to drink other than just water?

This is her just now... does she look pale?

Just checked again and abdo doesn't seem swollen. she does feel really hot when I touch her skin tho...

Thx, I believe she can see ok as she was pecking small bit of food I was hand feeding. What else should I be checking? i'm at a loss as to what else to do for her.