Chicken covered in oil

[Rach4]

Amazing rescue story, my goodness. It's like out of a Netflix movie. So that trick I've seen used on humans works for chickens, too? And chicken CPR?

You're a hero!

And a double hero for saving her from the oil vat and finding Fairy Soap. I'll bet that soap has something extra special in it if it's made by fairies!!

Ya I dare say my life is netflix with our chookies... maybe 'the truman show' style lol. I only got the idea off a you tube clip I saw with someone doing cpr to a cat, Unfortunately I did break a couple of bones when I did do it I thing, as her chest is a tad lob-sided now, well a lot actually, but she flaps, drinks and eats well, doesn't affect her every day living, produces eggs and the boys still love her. I must admit that my boy roosters are amazing, they don't let up if something isn't right and Sir Legs one of my boys will come to the back door and and continue to make noise if something is not right. So I do have a lot of assistance and can't take all the glory But thanks for the comment, I only did what I guess anyone else would do for their beloved babies to. So I guess not really a hero hee hee. But thanks though.

The fairies were definatly with us that's for sure!

 

[Rach4]

Good to hear! Hope she recovers without any further issue!

Thanks so much, I have given her one more bath this morning, just to make sure, and have kept her in with me, Just to keep an eye on her, so far so good, out of intensive care and hopefully back with the pack later this arvo. Still eating well, and drinking making a nest on the straw in the lounge at the moment... partner is going to kill me lol Thank you again for help

 

[Sunshine Flock]

I don't think I would ever perform CPR on a chicken. It seems risky with potentially serious consequences. You're brave indeed.

But it's good knowing yet another example of chicken resilience.

And I'm so glad the oil is cleaning up nicely. Do you think she ingested any? If so, I'm wondering what could help with that.

 

[Rach4]

I don't think I would ever perform CPR on a chicken. It seems risky with potentially serious consequences. You're brave indeed.

But it's good knowing yet another example of chicken resilience.

And I'm so glad the oil is cleaning up nicely. Do you think she ingested any? If so, I'm wondering what could help with that.

Honestly I have no idea if she has or not, I guess that is why I am keeping her in with me for the first 24hrs, I take her out to go scratching etc, but if she has I guess i will be posting frantically again. She has been eating and drinking well so I am hoping if she has it's only a small amount, and not enough to affect her. She was absolutly convered in oil, when I found her she looked at me and just collapsed to the ground, almost as though she knew i was going to take over and she didn't have to try to fight to survive or something I don't know, I honestly thought I was going to loose her, and was balling my eyes out while scrubbing her down. But today she seems like her normal self, but has only been 16hrs so I don't know if their is a time frame with all of this or not. guess time will tell

 

[Sunshine Flock]

You're doing a wonderful job caring for her. Truly admirable. Thank you for setting a good example.

Have you researched wildlife rescue and oil spills? I'd be curious to know the steps they take when working with birds.

Please keep us posted on how she's doing.

 

[ThatCrazyChickenGirl]

I'm happy you get her clean!

Just a note on the natural soaps, though: natural does not mean animal safe. Even if something is labeled as animal safe, that does not mean safe for baths.

Dawn is a wonder, as it's extremely gentle but still effective. They use it on animals because of the safety factor.

For example, cats have really permeable skin and are very sensitive (even to natural things! Lots of extracts and oils used in natural flea prevention and cleaning can make your cat very ill). But you can safely bathe a cat in dawn. Even many dog shampoos will harm a cat, but not dawn!

Thus if you don't know the sensitivity of your animal, dawn is always a safe bet. Don't equate natural with safety.

 

[Rach4]

I'm happy you get her clean!

Just a note on the natural soaps, though: natural does not mean animal safe. Even if something is labeled as animal safe, that does not mean safe for baths.

Dawn is a wonder, as it's extremely gentle but still effective. They use it on animals because of the safety factor.

For example, cats have really permeable skin and are very sensitive (even to natural things! Lots of extracts and oils used in natural flea prevention and cleaning can make your cat very ill). But you can safely bathe a cat in dawn. Even many dog shampoos will harm a cat, but not dawn!

Thus if you don't know the sensitivity of your animal, dawn is always a safe bet. Don't equate natural with safety.

Oh for sure I couldn't agree more, I wish I could get my hands on some dawn, But I am relieved that the animal rescues here in australia use fairy for their cleaning on oiled spilled birds, So yes I am with you on that one. it always pays to ask and do research. Thanks so much for input

 

[Rach4]

You're doing a wonderful job caring for her. Truly admirable. Thank you for setting a good example.

Have you researched wildlife rescue and oil spills? I'd be curious to know the steps they take when working with birds.

Please keep us posted on how she's doing.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. i don't care (to me) how big my creatures are, they are all important, all of 22 seabright bantams and Old english bantams have a soft spot in my heart, they all have different personalities (and names! hee hee) and all deserve a chance to kick on. They provide me with so much and more, that I can only do the same back for them. i have had inspiration from reading posts on here as well from so many others. Little miss Pickles is doing well she is currently sunbathing/ dirt bathing under the bamboo tree with her favorite boy Bishop. So I know she is in good hands And I do owe a very big thanks to all that have helped me with the right information to pull her threw. A team effort. i have looked up what they do (wildlife rescue) just to make sure I had the right product here in australia, and what to do if she started stressing during or after the process of bathing... I personaly think she enjoyed the bath a bit to much though! lol

 

[micstrachan]

Wow, you are amazing! Awesome job with the rescues. How does one golive CPR to a chicken? I lost one and wonder if I could have saved her since she was in sone sort of acute respiratory distress when she died.

 

[Rach4]

Wow, you are amazing! Awesome job with the rescues. How does one golive CPR to a chicken? I lost one and wonder if I could have saved her since she was in sone sort of acute respiratory distress when she died.

It was a strange one, she was with us for a moment, and did the same went in respiratory distress. Her bicky went purple and I knew she was loosing oxygen quickly. then plop, She was limp I threw her on her back forced the beak open and snaped the pen in half, I know strange but it was the quickest way to push the ink tube thing out of the plastic part of the pen, mind you in was a biro pen not one of those clear pens, I think if it was a clear pen it wouldn't have worked. (at the time I was sitting outside writting to an uncle, that is why I had pen in hand) I heard the attack came running, the bigger fox took her mum and the smaller fox was just commiting carnage. The smaller end of the pen I knew would just fit, or possibly not, but was worth a go. Pen slightly inserted 5 extremely tiny breaths went in, two fingers pushing lightly on chest (probably a tad two hard as I am positive I broke the things chest) about 1-2mins I was doing little pumps to the chest and short breaths which I swore was 5-10mins worth but my partner said it was not that long, and she started twitching, threw her the right way and started roughing her up like a vet would with a new born kitten or dog. the number of pumps and breaths I did I couldn't tell you sorry, I was squealling at her to stay with me and frantic at same time lol, so it's a tad blurry