Herniated Chick needs help! (graphic photo)

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casportpony said:
Can it hold it's head up now?
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Just finish feeding it. It squirms/rolls around once in a while, it picks it's head up and drops in almost immediately. Didn't give it much, but none came back up the pipes this time. I have cephalexin, do you think because of the nature of this injury an antibiotic might be considered a wise precaution? I am very hesitant to use antibiotics because the microbiologist side of me knows how horridly overused they are and the issues that are arising because of it, but I stuffed guts back into a body cavity, using as much sterility as I could...but my home is no OR!
 
venymae said:
@casportpony how often should I be feeding this fellow?
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Tube feeding is contraindicated when they aren't responsive, but I don't see that you have a choice. You could give fluids now, wait 60-90 minutes, give again, then one more time in 2-4 hours.

Start with 0.01 ml and see if it stays down. If it does, increase a little.
 
casportpony said:
Tube feeding is contraindicated when they aren't responsive, but I don't see that you have a choice. You could give fluids now, wait 60-90 minutes, give again, then one more time in 2-4 hours.

Start with 0.01 ml and see if it stays down. If it does, increase a little.
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I do believe .01 ml is what a line on this syringe is...so I gave a little under that. I really don't have a choice, he can't get hydration or nutrients on his own at this point. What do you think about starting an antibiotic?
 
venymae said:
I do believe .01 ml is what a line on this syringe is...so I gave a little under that. I really don't have a choice, he can't get hydration or nutrients on his own at this point. What do you think about starting an antibiotic?
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Tetracycline probably won't help. What else do you have?
 
casportpony said:
Could be normal green baby poop. Is he looking more alert?
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Yes, it's normal green baby poop looking. No, he is not more alret, just the same. Lightly peeping, sleeping and occasionally kicking/wiggling. Eyes closed. How will I know if I aspirate a chick? I'm trying hard not to, but I've only been successful once with not getting any backflow when tube feeding...:hmm
 

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