Chick has choked on something and tongue has slipped down the throat...

[wyancrazy]

You may want to wet Blondie's feed, like a mush, maybe easier going down. Throat's probably bruised & sore. Glad you had the help & did what you had to, saved it's life for sure. Thank you for the update

There is wet food as well as the chick starter but Blondie seems to be eating the dry starter more than the wet. I hope this continues. Thanks ChickNanny.

Rowena.

 

[pitbullmomma]

Yes I thought so too especially after the tongue went even further down and disappered. I hope you can see on the video that it's just one hole I could see and I had to fish the tongue up out of there. Poor thing was probably so close to death I figured I'd try rather than kick myself later. It's still not out of the woods but does look better this morning.

Rowena.

You did an awesome job..... So glad she coninues to do well!

 

[Col1948]

Wow what a story, or should I say thread lol.
So pleased for little Blondie, bless her.

 

[Aunt Angus]

YAY! You get the best chicken mom of the year award, at least in my book!

Hear, hear!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Yes I thought so too especially after the tongue went even further down and disappered. I hope you can see on the video that it's just one hole I could see and I had to fish the tongue up out of there. Poor thing was probably so close to death I figured I'd try rather than kick myself later. It's still not out of the woods but does look better this morning.

Rowena.

Well Hallelujah! That is wonderful news, and from the way Blondie is picking up and eating crumbles, I'd say the tongue is still functional. (I hope you give the vet an update. )

 

[Abriana]

AMAZING story! You did a great job saving her! I was so glad to read that she was ok and that you fixed the problem. You are a fabulous chicken mama!

 

[micstrachan]

Remarkable situation and recovery. Yay, Blondie! Well done, @wyancrazy!

 

[Kiki]

There is a visible lump in the neck to the chick's left side just under the jaw, which I'm not sure what that is but thinking maybe swelling after cotton being caught so long around the tongue.



Rowena.

Congrats on finding the string!

The lump...are you sure this isn't just a full crop?

 

[Cragg Klefor]

There is wet food as well as the chick starter but Blondie seems to be eating the dry starter more than the wet. I hope this continues. Thanks ChickNanny.

Rowena.

Well done!!!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Picture of the lump