Ursi-Nursi
In the Brooder
Dear backyard chicken members,
I have following situation:
1. Buff Orpington, 8 years old, laying eggs very seldom, 4 birds in a very big, covered mostly shaded run. Pine shavings in chicken coop, run woodchips/ strawbales around chicken coop which is on poles
2. She was "off" the last 2 days, mostly tail down, resting, but it was very hot here in PA.
3. This morning her crop was full. I can feel seeds. She is an old lady, gets a bit distressed (breathing) when picked up. So we don't pick her up only when necessary.
4. Other birds are fine, several water, food stations, water, once a week ACV, 2 x week probias, 1 x durastat oregano supplement
5. She is now in a cage, puppy pads, towel for sitting, clear water, no food.
6. She has never been sick, except for mild case of bumble foot in younger age
7. I did egg bound check just in case. I could not feel anything. Don't know if I went far enough in the vent. I stopped because she was agitated when I did that.
8. She cobbled up 2 teaspoons coconut oil and I did crop massage. She kind of had a seizure, her neck "turned" weird and was breathing so hard. So I stopped immediately and just held her. I thought she would pass. It could be that the impacted crop touches her airway? I am afraid if I work on her I will stress her again. Comb and waddles are nice red. So no Ogygen issue? I guess it is all an ethical question. Shall I just let nature takes it course and make her as comfy? Culling is not an option. I just can't. No vet here that takes chickens. She is the last of my 4 buffies and my favorite. Sorry for the long post. Thank you in advance.
I have following situation:
1. Buff Orpington, 8 years old, laying eggs very seldom, 4 birds in a very big, covered mostly shaded run. Pine shavings in chicken coop, run woodchips/ strawbales around chicken coop which is on poles
2. She was "off" the last 2 days, mostly tail down, resting, but it was very hot here in PA.
3. This morning her crop was full. I can feel seeds. She is an old lady, gets a bit distressed (breathing) when picked up. So we don't pick her up only when necessary.
4. Other birds are fine, several water, food stations, water, once a week ACV, 2 x week probias, 1 x durastat oregano supplement
5. She is now in a cage, puppy pads, towel for sitting, clear water, no food.
6. She has never been sick, except for mild case of bumble foot in younger age
7. I did egg bound check just in case. I could not feel anything. Don't know if I went far enough in the vent. I stopped because she was agitated when I did that.
8. She cobbled up 2 teaspoons coconut oil and I did crop massage. She kind of had a seizure, her neck "turned" weird and was breathing so hard. So I stopped immediately and just held her. I thought she would pass. It could be that the impacted crop touches her airway? I am afraid if I work on her I will stress her again. Comb and waddles are nice red. So no Ogygen issue? I guess it is all an ethical question. Shall I just let nature takes it course and make her as comfy? Culling is not an option. I just can't. No vet here that takes chickens. She is the last of my 4 buffies and my favorite. Sorry for the long post. Thank you in advance.
I never have encountered waterbelly. I felt the round part and it might be tiny bit soft to the Touch. It is not big though. Felt the other birds and they might be harter in comparison. Really hard to tell. So I probably should drain? And thank you for the welcome
