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  1. MaryJanet

    "Egg yolk peritonitis" and 'Hysterectomy' - Decision Points

    The only thing I know about surgery is that it's not always an option. It depends on the hen's anatomy and that can only be determined on the table. If you have a vet willing to give ot a go, do it.
  2. MaryJanet

    "Egg yolk peritonitis" and 'Hysterectomy' - Decision Points

    @ManueB has more experience than I do. The cost was rather prohibitive where I live, so there I've only tried it once. It worked as expected, that is, the effect lasted for a few months.
  3. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    Thank you Shadrach.
  4. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    She jogged a couple of weeks ago (after her first round of antibiotics) which gave me great hope, but she slipped back into her decline. The second round of antibiotics gave her a couple of good days. But she was suffering since Wednesday and it was only right that we helped her along at her...
  5. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    Well, it was only right.
  6. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    Thank you BDutch.
  7. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    In case anyone would like to see her.
  8. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    Katie spent a long time saying goodbye to Mary and even tried to awaken her.
  9. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    She was such a beauty with her emerald green iridescence and her big dark eyes.
  10. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    Thank you RC.
  11. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    The mighty oak has fallen. Vale Mary. What a privilege to have been your friend.
  12. MaryJanet

    Théo and the chickens des Sauches

    It's lovely to see an update from you! Thanks for taking the time to write it :)
  13. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    In Australian terms that's $38 for 3.5kg. Prices here are in the same ballpark. I found a 3kg bag for $35. They also offer 14kg for $76, which is good value. I'll keep it on the list, but I think I may try woodshavings first, which are more readily available.
  14. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    @Mother of Chaos can I please check what size bag of hemp you buy and how many chickens you keep? No rush.
  15. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    That seems like good value to me. I haven't yet looked into the cost of hemp in South Australia, but it's on my list.
  16. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    Living the good life.
  17. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    I ran the suggestion of changing the nest box bedding past the vet who said, "It's her genetics - her ancestors were selectively bred for egg production and slaughter; not for reproductive health and longevity. Really, it's not your husbandry; don't you have that other old hen who's doing ok?"...
  18. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    Thinking about it, there would be all sorts of nasties on straw. Mouse pee, fox poop, who knows what from out in the fields. No doubt wood shavings are cleaner. After all, timber has to be clean enough for people to handle.
  19. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    I've always used straw but Mary's lesion is a symptom of uterine infection. Nest box hygiene is a casual factor in uterine infections so of course I'm looking into alternatives to straw.
  20. MaryJanet

    MJ's little flock

    According to an AI, hemp is cleanest as it has some inherent anti microbial properties. I haven't looked into it any further yet, I'm too busy at work, but I will.
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