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  1. Eggcessive

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    ...you had access to a vet, but I think that you are doing the best you can. Do you think that you can get to the inside of the wound where the maggots are hatching? Can you insert a turkey baster or syringe into the hole farther to flush out the area? I’m sure that this is very hard on both of you.
  2. A

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    Discouraging update. I did another Epsom salt soak with her, another full 30 min because I didn't see the first maggot until about the 15 min mark. I ended up with 7 I think, three sizes now, the new smallest size is less than 2 mm so assuming that may have hatched since we started the soaks...
  3. Folly's place

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    All good so far, but in my experience there will be fly eggs and then maggots elsewhere on her body, so look hard, spray her with permethrin as directed, and be vigilant! Most fly eggs take 24 hours to hatch, and the maggots grow fast, so keep up your program! She can't be exposed to more...
  4. Eggcessive

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    ...crumbles a little at a time, to get them interested in the food. That way it doesn’t spoil if I mix a fresh bowl twice a day. I sure hope the maggots disappear soon. If you can manage bringing in a friend to visit her a couple of times a day, just so they can see each other, that might make...
  5. A

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    ...AntiqueB that makes me feel so much better to hear. I soaked her yesterday for 30 min, which may have been a bit long but I kept seeing more maggots and she was calm so we kept at it. I'll keep up with the epsom salts in the bath, they have always done well for my own injuries so I know it...
  6. AntiqueB

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    I had a case that looks like yours a year ago. My hen survived. I soaked with warm water and Epsom salts every few hours until no more maggots came out. Then soak a couple times a day for the next couple days. You want to catch any maggots that hatch later on. The soaks should last about 15...
  7. Eggcessive

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    During the first 24 hours or more, the soaks may need to be often, until no live maggots are seen. Once the maggots are gone, then I would soak her once a day. Many use Epsom salts water as well, but I think the additive may not be as important as the warm soaking. She needs periods of rest to...
  8. Eggcessive

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    ...in each quart of water is good, and some use a little Hibiclens or Betadine in water to disinfect. Ointment or vaseline, can help smother maggots. I use permethrin 10 at 1 tsp/5 ml per quart of water, but I don’t know the ration for pyrethrins. Flystrike takes a lot of work to treat. I hope...
  9. A

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    ...under her vent, that is all black tissue. I didn't feel the lump as much today but I am assuming it is swelling from the wound. Two sizes of maggots came out in the bath, one very very small, the other big. I saw at least two tiny ones still in the wound I couldn't get, but letting her...
  10. A

    UPDATED serious flystrike

    ...I can see what looks like a dark mass (possibly fecal matter) and flystrike inside. It is horrible. I was able to dislodge two of the maggots but not all. I gave her a calcium and D3, but not sure if I should continue, I dont know this is egg binding (not 100% sure but dont believe she is...
  11. Eggcessive

    what’s wrong with my black sexlink?

    ...old is she? Does she lay eggs? I would look her over for any mites or lice on her skin. Check her vent to see if it is dirty or there are any maggots. Can you try to get her drinking some fluids and electrolytes by dipping her beak to get her started? Scrambled egg bits and wet chicken feed...
  12. Eggcessive

    My hens butt/vent area is super hard - is she sick?? Photos Included

    ...may be found sometimes in the droppings. Are there any broken off feathers? Feather picking may cause redness. Make sure there are no signs of maggots around her vent or below if there are any wounds from pecking. In the early morning before she has access to food and water, run your hand...
  13. karin0963

    Chicken has yellow diarrhea but is eating

    Upon closer look, she has a huge wound filled with these. I did some research and it appears to be fly strike (maggots). They are too far in her that we don't think she can be saved.
  14. Wyorp Rock

    Chicken is so sick I have no idea what to do. I notice her walking like a penguin being more still. She is eating and drinking.

    ...get more photos? If this is under the Vent, then likely its Flystrike. Continue to care for it like you are doing (wound care, checking for maggots too). If it's the Vent itself, is she able to poop? When was the last egg? Care for the Vent by keeping it coated with ointment or oil...
  15. W

    Chicken is so sick I have no idea what to do. I notice her walking like a penguin being more still. She is eating and drinking.

    We washed her in warm Epsom salt water. The black area is hot to touch. We applied antiseptic and triple antibiotic cream.she has tums and electrolytes in her water. She is isolated inside and under a heat lamp now resting. I’ll post more pics in the morning.Thank you for responding and being...
  16. Tookie

    Chicken is so sick I have no idea what to do. I notice her walking like a penguin being more still. She is eating and drinking.

    Hm, I'm not sure what it could be then if there aren't maggots. Sounds good!
  17. W

    Chicken is so sick I have no idea what to do. I notice her walking like a penguin being more still. She is eating and drinking.

    No I haven’t seen any maggots. Yes I can get better pictures. This is carry and heartbreaking! I will get more pictures
  18. Tookie

    Chicken is so sick I have no idea what to do. I notice her walking like a penguin being more still. She is eating and drinking.

    First thing I think of is fly strike. Did you ever see any maggots? Is her abdomen bloated? Keep her clean, and in a clean area. Apply a triple antibiotic oinment. Could you get some more pictures in better lighting, so we can see more of what's going on?
  19. BigBlueHen53

    Saddle for attacked hen.

    ...in a dog crate so the other chickens can't peck her and watch carefully for flystrike - this is flies laying eggs in the wound, hatching into maggots which must be removed. I would be afraid covering with an apron could cause infection as the wound can't breathe, but I could be wrong about...
  20. M

    Do we think this chicken can heal?

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