Has anyone ever tried to do surgery on a chicken that is internally laying? WARNING ( semi graphic p

[Cknldy]

Hey everybody- look in the Feb/March issue of backyard poultry magazine. Full article on a home surgery done for prolapse. Weird how I read it then came upon this thread! You did great PA.

 

[PAchickenlover]

Rags is officially back with the flock. She has healed up completely. We have had no inections (thank the lord), She put herself right back in amung the top of the pecking order. Not sur what to do about th egg production issue yet but will figure that on out soon I hope. The good news is she is putting weight back on and acting like all the rest of the birds.

Interestingly enough this is what she does liook like. HAHAHA Thanks for everything guys. I will let you know what we decide about the whole egg laying thing.

 

[Suzie]

That is fantastic... you are one pioneering amazing chickenlover.... so the PA speaks for itself! As does of course the chicken lover...OK for those of you that may be tired tonight.. PAChickenlover = Pioneering Amazing ( PA ) chickenlover...

I trust that you deservedly are proud of your achievement... Rags is one very lucky chicken to have such a wonderfully caring owner.

Wishing you all the best!

Suzie

 

[cowcreekgeek]

Good to hear she's back w/ the flock ... on the weight gain? Be sure 'n watch out that it's not ascites forming w/in the abdominal cavity, or another one of those ... eggtatoes. Not on here as much, but will continue checkin' in on her/you ~'-)

 

[PAchickenlover]

Thanks, I continue to spend time with her up in the pen. She is still doing great, have not felt anything abnormal in her abdomen which is encouraging. And yes you are right I am very proud of the results thus far. I love her very much and am glad she is still in my life. Thanks for everyone's help and encouragement.

 

[animallover505]

I found out how to keep her from laying!!! Keep her in the dark for 18 hours a day.

 

[cowcreekgeek]

I found out how to keep her from laying!!! Keep her in the dark for 18 hours a day.

(because one 'thumb's up' wasn't enough ~'-)
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I tend to over-complicate everything, and was cookin' up recipes to chemically address the concerns. But, we use extra light to extend laying (should be in the mornings, so as to not interfere w/ a naturally darkening bedtime ~'-)

Brilliantly simple, but should be perfectly effective.

 

[animallover505]

(because one 'thumb's up' wasn't enough ~'-)
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I tend to over-complicate everything, and was cookin' up recipes to chemically address the concerns. But, we use extra light to extend laying (should be in the mornings, so as to not interfere w/ a naturally darkening bedtime ~'-)

Brilliantly simple, but should be perfectly effective.

thanks!!

 

[SillyChicken]

I think you did the right thing for your bird. Keeping fingers crossed that she can lay eggs. and wish you success in the future with schooling.

I wonder if something like ambesol tooth/gum pain gel would work to help numb the skin. Or even Ice can numb an area.

 

[PAchickenlover]

Sounds like a great idea and plan. I will have to try to figure out how I will accomplish the 18 hours in the dark thing though.. Rags is still doing great. I have one hen up there that is laying double yolk jumbo eggs. Not sure which one though. Oh and I had a surprise last week, I had 3 black and white Japonise bantams hatch. Their mom's had gone bloody and I figured there was no reason for her to sit on an empty nest. Never expected them to hatch in this cold weather. Got mom's and chicks in the house. Will post pics later.