Hen aspirated 💊

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

I have had hundreds of chickens since I first got chickens. Almost all of them are safe and content while they live out their natural, carefree lives. And yet, the few sweet birds I've accidently caused the death of still haunt me. I so wish I could go back in time and rectify my mistakes. But I can't; all I can do is learn from my mistakes and do my best to care for the ones I have now, and the ones I will have in the future. Yes, I fully understand your pain. But IF you accidently aspirated her, it was only because you were trying to help her. You will learn much if you continue to have chickens. And I sure hope you do, because any chickens you have now or in the future are lucky birds indeed. Not because of mistakes you may make, but because you loved them in the first place.

 

[Chopper923]

I have had hundreds of chickens since I first got chickens. Almost all of them are safe and content while they live out their natural, carefree lives. And yet, the few sweet birds I've accidently caused the death of still haunt me. I so wish I could go back in time and rectify my mistakes. But I can't; all I can do is learn from my mistakes and do my best to care for the ones I have now, and the ones I will have in the future. Yes, I fully understand your pain. But IF you accidently aspirated her, it was only because you were trying to help her. You will learn much if you continue to have chickens. And I sure hope you do, because any chickens you have now or in the future are lucky birds indeed. Not because of mistakes you may make, but because you loved them in the first place.

❤❤❤ Thank you ❤❤❤

 

[MotherClukr]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your girl and what you are going through. I think most of us here who have had chickens die wonder if we did something to cause it, or didn't do something to help it. You obviously love your chickens, and your heart is definitely in the right place. Everyone here is continually learning, so please don't be too hard on yourself. All of our chickens will die at some point. I have a small backyard flock for the last six years and have lost six hens over that time period. It's never easy. The best we can do is show them love and care for them the best we know how while they're with us. Don't let this experience rob you of the joy you get from owning and loving these wonderful animals.

 

[Djeje]

So very sorry to heart this ..as others have said sadly we all go through this heartache..its tough to figure out chickens unless one has long experience with them and even then..

Myself I am stressing out right now having to liquid medicate one of my girls.. worrying about the aspiration..and not even sure she will heal.. sigh..

All that we do and then then they die anyway..sigh...good luck to us and all our beloved girls ..

 

[CloneFly]

Hello. Sorry for digging up an old thread, but I just had a 3mos old rooster accidentally aspirate some poultry cell (I'm not sure how much he aspirated- I gave him 1.5mL) He was fine the moment after I gave it to him until my little sister tried grabbing him and he freaked out. He sneezed a couple times and has this wet cough. His breath also sounded a little crackle earlier. He's walking around and tried eating some bread I offered. His comb looks normal too. I know if he survives I have to beware of pneumonia, but is there anything I can do to help him? My mom is suggesting calling our local chicken vet (she's absolutely wonderful) but is there anything really that she can do?

We ended up putting her down. I couldn't get her to eat or drink, and I didn't want her to suffer any longer. My heart hurts.

And I'm so, so sorry for your loss... I had one of my precious girls die from aspiration in January... she had a bad case of impacted crop, then she started throwing up and unfortunately didn't make it. Your chickens are very lucky to have an owner that cares though ♡

 

[EuroChook]

Im very sorry. Please dont blame yourself. I know the rotten pain of losing birds to various things... Youre a sensitive person, and that's just who I would want on my side as a chicken, even as a human.

Best you can do is analyze and change anything that needs changing.

Unfortunately it does happen, flock members being attacked. Basic first aid for an attacked flock member:

1 Remove and isolate.
2. Assess injuries and treat
3. Treat any wounds with antibiotic.
4. Restore lost fluids and maintain hemodynamics
5. Pain relief and anti-inflammatory as required.
6. Body support with rolled towels or "chicken sling" in case of unstable gait.
7. Monitor and re-assess often.
8. Identify attackers or any reasons for attack and consider separating to different quarters.

It's hard, it's not easy, but it helps if you're able to set aside emotions at least temporarily and to be as clinical as a jaded old doctor.

i don't get any sense that you did anything wrong. I hope things are a little easier these days. I see the age of this post.
Hang in there