Any luck with surgery??

[GermanKennhuhn]

Good luck Winnie!!!

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I'm so glad Willow survived!!!

 

[leighks]

@CatBarr did Winnie have surgery yet? How did everything go??

 

[Kiki]

@CatBarr did Winnie have surgery yet? How did everything go??

@CatBarr ended up starting a thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-girl-went-in-for-a-spay-this-morning.1334041/

 

[leighks]

@CatBarr ended up starting a thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-girl-went-in-for-a-spay-this-morning.1334041/

Thanks I will go check it out!

 

[Vgcmd1962]

Willow went to the vet today for her recheck. Even though clinically she appears to be doing well, x-rays show the impaction is pushing the organs up even more than it was 2 weeks ago, and she’s breathing a bit heavier since her air sacs can’t expand fully. Here’s the 2 xrays, the top one from 2 weeks ago and the bottom one from today:
View attachment 1618848 Surgery is scheduled for next Thurs 12/27 to remove oviduct. She was given the hormone implant today to stop ovulation and decrease the vascular supply to reproductive organs. The vet said most of the hens he’s done surgery on don’t need repeated implants, hope that’s the case for Willow. She also got a refill of meloxicam for inflammation and discomfort. The vet said he’s had good success with this procedure, between 80-90% success and survival. Hoping and praying for Willow being another success story!!
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Hi. My hen had a very similar experience and she did not survive surgery. Please let me know how your baby did.

 

[Jessmidwest]

My sweet barred rock has an oviduct impaction we have been medically managing (with a vet) for almost 3 months now, but we are getting to the point where a decision has to be made.
Surgery would fix the problem, but the procedure is very invasive. I’m concerned if she would make it through successfully and recover. It’s an expensive undertaking but Willow is our pet, so I’m thinking of scheduling surgery soon. The vet said they usually have a good outcome. She is only 1.5 years old.
Has anyone else had this surgery on their hen, and if so, what was the outcome? I know every case is different, but just looking for feedback if it worked for others. Thanks.

Hello!

How did everything turn out 6.5 years ago?

We're in the midst of this conundrum now.

The implant is being ordered Monday. And the vet had her scheduled for (likely) oviduct removal tue (I have since emailed her and said we'd like to try the implant first, and see what we get. Then possibly consider the surgery after the implant kicks in-if it does). I can't actually find research suggesting that oviduct removal discourages ovulation. I suppose I should ask her to send me whatever studies she has supporting this notion.

Anyway, just wondering if you could provide an update on your dear hen, when you have time. Thank you!