3 year old Starlight Green Egger

[ckuehn]

Was there blood from the needle stick or blood in the fluid that you withdrew?

None in the fluid. I think from the needle stick. I wanted to use styptic powder, but couldn't find it so I put new skin on just to stop the bleeding, but it may have also stopped the natural draining.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Probably just nicked a blood vessel then.

If you feel she needs to be drained some more, then you can try again.

 

[ckuehn]

Probably just nicked a blood vessel then.

If you feel she needs to be drained some more, then you can try again.

I am going to try in a bit. I don't know if she keeps filling up with fluid, or if I didn't get enough out. I know I have rarely seen her drink water in the last few weeks, but after I drained her, she went right to the waterer. She does eat and she trolls the yard free ranging. The fluid I took out was a gold/yellow. I just left the needle in for a bit and drained it into pan rather than sticking her multiple times. I would say 3 cups at least and she is not a big bird. She is a trooper though, and very cooperative.I have an antibiotic powder I got from the vet after the last bad bumblefoot surgery that I will use on the syringe hole instead of new skin.

 

[ckuehn]

I am going to try in a bit. I don't know if she keeps filling up with fluid, or if I didn't get enough out. I know I have rarely seen her drink water in the last few weeks, but after I drained her, she went right to the waterer. She does eat and she trolls the yard free ranging. The fluid I took out was a gold/yellow. I just left the needle in for a bit and drained it into pan rather than sticking her multiple times. I would say 3 cups at least and she is not a big bird. She is a trooper though, and very cooperative.I have an antibiotic powder I got from the vet after the last bad bumblefoot surgery that I will use on the syringe hole instead of new skin.

AND I really really appreciate your advice and help in this group. You have saved my chickens more than once and there are not a lot of places to turn for help with them. I'm paying it back though, since anyone with chicken issues seems to get referred to me now!

 

[ckuehn]

I soaked her in epsom salt water first. She kinda likes that. Then dried her and wrapped her in a baby towel. Then the syringe and I left the needle in and got about two cups out. I removed the needle and she was dripping-she moved one way and the fluid was squirting out. Yellow, no blood, no odor. I patted the syringe point with the antibiotic powder and she seemed kind of amazed that she didn't have to waddle. She thinks I'm a paranoid freak. When I don't see her for a while I'm yelling for "Rita Hayworth!" She was grasshoppering in the field, which is a good sign. She responded to today's treatment way better -and didn't run to drink water right away either. At least she is enjoying things again. She even pecked a flockmate! I know it is a short term fix, but I can't regret it. I would do that and more to see her comfortable.

 

[ckuehn]

I drained her a third time a week ago. She is much better this week. She was chasing another hen around trying to get a snake away from her. LOL. I hope she has a little more life in her. She worked too hard laying eggs every day to have it just kill her. I feel like she kind of wanted me to just give up and leave her alone to die, but I just couldn't do it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I drained her a third time a week ago. She is much better this week. She was chasing another hen around trying to get a snake away from her. LOL. I hope she has a little more life in her. She worked too hard laying eggs every day to have it just kill her. I feel like she kind of wanted me to just give up and leave her alone to die, but I just couldn't do it.

I'm glad she's doing better.

 

[ckuehn]

I drained her a third time a week ago. She is much better this week. She was chasing another hen around trying to get a snake away from her. LOL. I hope she has a little more life in her. She worked too hard laying eggs every day to have it just kill her. I feel like she kind of wanted me to just give up and leave her alone to die, but I just couldn't do it.

She is still alive and doing well. Hopefully she is not going to lay any more eggs. She can retire now and have fun.

 

[ckuehn]

She is still alive and doing well. Hopefully she is not going to lay any more eggs. She can retire now and have fun.

 

[ckuehn]

I found her dead under her perch this morning. The last drain didn't do anything for her, but the fluid was not dark. She had a good free ranging summer. At least I bought her that time.