Hi from South Carolina and need help with rehoming cockerel

[TwoCrows]

I will - thank you so much! I did post on the emergency thread you shared. I've had one reply and they wonder if it's a crop issue and not to bother with a vet since they don't know how to treat chickens - I specifically researched one that specializes in poultry. I can't feel Tally's crop...though maybe I'm feeling in the wrong place - I did watch some videos to help locate it. And she hasn't laid in 4 days, so I'm still leaning toward calling the vet in the morning.

Since a Vet is hands on, they can figure it out much easier than we can here on BYC. Crop issues are difficult to diagnose because many internal ailments can cause crops to be slow and just treating the crop issue won't fix the root of the problem. Things from a stuck egg, worms, Coccidiosis, liver disease, tumors, internal laying, heart disease, impacted intestines or gizzard, ect... so many things to slow a crop. Sometimes it is a simple yeast infection of the crop or intestines, (vent gleet) but often the slow crop is a secondary issue. So definitely take her to a vet that can do a thorough exam.

 

[triciayoung]

I will - thank you so much! I did post on the emergency thread you shared. I've had one reply and they wonder if it's a crop issue and not to bother with a vet since they don't know how to treat chickens - I specifically researched one that specializes in poultry. I can't feel Tally's crop...though maybe I'm feeling in the wrong place - I did watch some videos to help locate it. And she hasn't laid in 4 days, so I'm still leaning toward calling the vet in the morning.

If I remember correctly you are in Travelers Rest - right? There is an excellent avian vet, however he only does mobile in the Greenville area - maybe he would think you are close enough: https://www.birddoctor.net/. I finally found someone that has experience, but this would be an hour and 15 minute drive for you. Jenna Crouch: https://www.trinityridgeanimalhealth.com/our-doctors/

 

[Accidental Chicken Mom]

If I remember correctly you are in Travelers Rest - right? There is an excellent avian vet, however he only does mobile in the Greenville area - maybe he would think you are close enough: https://www.birddoctor.net/. I finally found someone that has experience, but this would be an hour and 15 minute drive for you. Jenna Crouch: https://www.trinityridgeanimalhealth.com/our-doctors/

Oh thank you soooo much! Yes, I have a TR address but live off 290 near Tigervillle Rd/Hungry Drover Restaurant. Have you heard anything about the Landrum Veterinary Hospital? I've been told they have a vet that sees chickens - that's only 30 minutes or so away...?

 

[triciayoung]

Oh thank you soooo much! Yes, I have a TR address but live off 290 near Tigervillle Rd/Hungry Drover Restaurant. Have you heard anything about the Landrum Veterinary Hospital? I've been told they have a vet that sees chickens - that's only 30 minutes or so away...?

I have not heard of them, but that doesn't mean anything. If you have someone willing to see a chicken, I would go. You will be able to tell if you like them or not - just like any other doctors. Let me know, I am interested in helping.

 

[Accidental Chicken Mom]

I have not heard of them, but that doesn't mean anything. If you have someone willing to see a chicken, I would go. You will be able to tell if you like them or not - just like any other doctors. Let me know, I am interested in helping.

Hi - Dr Parker at the Landrum Veterinary Hospital specializes in birds, raises ducks herself, and sees a lot of chickens. She spent her lunch break yesterday working Tally in and took a lot of time with us later to answer questions and talk things through. Unfortunately, Tally has Egg Yolk Peritonitis. Not good. We're giving her antibiotics and pain meds for 10 days and hoping that will give her more time... We're told that may give her 6-12 more months. Heartbreaking. That little gal on my shoulder just turned one in mid-September and it's going to be hard to lose her so soon. I was interested in hormone therapy to shut down her laying and avoid future EYP, but it's apparently very expensive and some versions are not approved by FDA for US though used in UK.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hi - Dr Parker at the Landrum Veterinary Hospital specializes in birds, raises ducks herself, and sees a lot of chickens. She spent her lunch break yesterday working Tally in and took a lot of time with us later to answer questions and talk things through. Unfortunately, Tally has Egg Yolk Peritonitis. Not good. We're giving her antibiotics and pain meds for 10 days and hoping that will give her more time... We're told that may give her 6-12 more months. Heartbreaking. That little gal on my shoulder just turned one in mid-September and it's going to be hard to lose her so soon. I was interested in hormone therapy to shut down her laying and avoid future EYP, but it's apparently very expensive and some versions are not approved by FDA for US though used in UK.

 

[triciayoung]

Hi - Dr Parker at the Landrum Veterinary Hospital specializes in birds, raises ducks herself, and sees a lot of chickens. She spent her lunch break yesterday working Tally in and took a lot of time with us later to answer questions and talk things through. Unfortunately, Tally has Egg Yolk Peritonitis. Not good. We're giving her antibiotics and pain meds for 10 days and hoping that will give her more time... We're told that may give her 6-12 more months. Heartbreaking. That little gal on my shoulder just turned one in mid-September and it's going to be hard to lose her so soon. I was interested in hormone therapy to shut down her laying and avoid future EYP, but it's apparently very expensive and some versions are not approved by FDA for US though used in UK.

Please remember that none of us are in control but God. No one knows how long she will be here but God.

 

[triciayoung]

Hi - Dr Parker at the Landrum Veterinary Hospital specializes in birds, raises ducks herself, and sees a lot of chickens. She spent her lunch break yesterday working Tally in and took a lot of time with us later to answer questions and talk things through. Unfortunately, Tally has Egg Yolk Peritonitis. Not good. We're giving her antibiotics and pain meds for 10 days and hoping that will give her more time... We're told that may give her 6-12 more months. Heartbreaking. That little gal on my shoulder just turned one in mid-September and it's going to be hard to lose her so soon. I was interested in hormone therapy to shut down her laying and avoid future EYP, but it's apparently very expensive and some versions are not approved by FDA for US though used in UK.

The suprelorin implant is approved in the USA.

 

[Accidental Chicken Mom]

Thank you so much - I will look into that!

 

[Accidental Chicken Mom]

The suprelorin implant is approved in the USA.

Hi again - I did a bit more research, and seems it isn't unfortunately available in the US for chickens:
"Legal Disclaimer
In the United States, using Suprelorin implants to treat chickens is prohibited by the FDA."