Can I save her!?? Help!!!

[justusnak]

Thanks everyone. I went out to check her this morning. She seems perky...but I need to get her on some antibiotics. I have some Amoxitab 50mg....but dontknow how much to give her.

She is still seperated...but can hear everyone. Tony, her "momma" came over yesterday...and sat on the floor petting her. Sooo sweet!! Big Red looked up at Tony, and Tony said...see, she knows her momma is here! I almost cried! I really hope she makes it.

 

[dlhunicorn]

Quote:
....yes I do and it is advised to do so with severe injuries like this on the Avian Wound Management site:

http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2003/august/Cousquer/Avian-Wound-Assessment.html
excerpt summary on TREATMENT measures:
Analgesia and antibiotics - broad spectrum antibiotics can be provided in the first instance: clavulanic acid potentiated amoxycillin (150mg/kg orally or subcutaneously) will provide cover against most aerobes and anaerobes. Analgesia can be provided with NSAIDs (e.g. carprofen (Rimadyl)) 5mg/kg subcutaneously or intravenously. Local anaesthetics should not be used in birds due to the suggested sensitivity of birds to drugs of the procaine group "."

...dosage is same as above.

 

[Freebie]

So, how is she doing?

 

[justusnak]

Well......today she is doing a little better. I was able to get her to eat a hard boiled egg yolk...and antibiotics. She seems just a little depressed....but she is alone in there. Hmmm,

At least she is eating and drinking....so thats good! So far, so good!! Thanks everyone!

 

[dlhunicorn]

she needs the nutrition in her feed... hmmm... how about mixng in just enough cooked oatmeal (in water) to make her feed clump and then sprinkling the cooked egg through and over that?

 

[Bubba]

Its amazing how tough chickens are! Grats Deb been following this thread for a while hoping for the best.

Bubba

 

[justusnak]

Well...today I was in there watching her, she stood up....cocked her head sideways...looked at me..and took a HEALTHY poo! I know....some just dont get excited about poo...but I AM!! LOL She was eating her feed.....so far, so good!!

 

[bantymum]

Thats wonderful she has the will to survive, how are the wounds looking?

 

[ozark hen]

wow, I didn't think this one would make it. Thank goodness for your wonderful care!!

 

[bayouchica]

oh, great news !!!