Derperella, the (weird) Faverolles, & Friends

[pattyhen]

Sending Derp get well wishes real soon. I'm so sorry she is feeling bad. We love you Derp.

 

[Nambroth]

Lots of neck massages today. She really liked them! Derp trills a certain way when content. No improvement, but all functions are normal so far. Eating and drinking like a champ. She can't really get around but I am helping with that. I'll be making a vet appointment in the morning, hopefully they can see us this week.

 

[pattyhen]

Derp has a very sweet voice I heard it in one of the videos that you posted. Poor baby even sings when she's not feeling good. She's still eatting and drinking that is a good sign. She is a fighter. God bless you Derp.

 

[KayTee]

Derp trills a certain way when content.

Of course she does - she's Derp!

Mind you - I would probably trill happily if I was getting neck massages all day too

You are just so good to your birds, Fud Lady - they don't know how lucky they are to be part of your flock. Big hugs to you and Derp and the rest of the crew

 

[Nambroth]

We got a vet appointment for today at 5. Derp hasn't improved, but she is vigerously eating and drinking still, and makes a lot of 'happy chicken' noises, and does preen. I feel like she is just disoriented and frustrated when she walks. Because of how chipper she still seems, I will not consider putting her to sleep unless the vet finds something terribly wrong. We'll see what we can do to either help her or just keep her happy.

I have seen my share of sick and suffering birds and know when it is kindest to let them go. Right now it doesn't seem like it's Derp time yet!

 

[ChickenPeep]

I really hope everything goes well! I love Derp and I'm rooting and praying for her! Let us know how the appointment goes

 

[Nambroth]

If it turns out that this is survivable (I think it is) and she just needs to become a house chicken, so be it. She is generally happier outside, but, ever since Coho died she has not had a 'chicken buddy' and isn't very invested in the rest of the flock. Maybe I will get her a hen serama friend (who knows). I can't have a roo trying to mount her if she stays wry like this; she can't see what is going on and panics even if he is gentle. I'll let you all know what the vet says. I knew this morning when she greeted me so happily that her quality of life is still okay, and I couldn't put her down unless there is a very good reason.

 

[drumstick diva]

waiting patiently (NOT) to hear about the vet visit

Come on Derp, we all believe in you!

 

[pattyhen]

X2

 

[Nambroth]

Still at vet (Derp is all done, we are just helping out). Derp is as okay as can be, with possible head trauma. We have some good anti-inflammatory meds! No signs of illness or timors. We did full blood panels and chemistry: she is healthy!