I need urgent help please.

[Granny Hatchet]

Only problem is that if she is dehydrated she should not be force feed.
From laferber: "The bird should be warm and hydrated prior to tube feeding"
A healthy five pound bird needs no less than 115 ml of fluids per day.

Kathy, I thought putting the vitamins in the water a good idea ?

 

[Ursuline Chick]

yes isn't drinking , or eating , I gave her her favorite treats but she won't touch them , she has always been a strong hen , I hope she's strong enough to survive this . I don't think there's much I can do for her right now .

You are already doing what you can, that truely means a lot, don't sell yourself short.

 

[staceyj]

However this experience ends you can rest easy that you have done your very best for this chicken.
None of your actions have caused harm. None. So get that out of your head.
Her original foot problem is cause by a germ.
You have provided her with love and care and treated her with compassion and tenderness. All living things deserve that!
Let her rest, continue the fluids following the instructions that others have posted so helpfully and perhaps sit in a chair, talk sweetly to her so she isn't afraid and cradle her in your arms if you feel it might provide her with comfort.
Still not giving up. Still hoping for a good outcome for you.

 

[casportpony]

Kathy, I thought putting the vitamins in the water a good idea ?

It might help.

 

[casportpony]

Are the coffee bandages still on? I was thinking, and wouldn't it be possible for her to absorb caffeine from them? Might be a good idea to remove coffee bandages...

"Caffeine causes cardiac malfunction in birds and is associated with increased heartbeat, arrhythmia, hyperactivity, and cardiac arrest."

 

[Ursuline Chick]

I don't think I can do this on my own + lack of experience , I could definitely kill her . giving her water is already a challenge for me , but feeding her like that is very risky .

We do this to people all the time. Just watch the video closely and post questions. I have never had to tube a chicken so your best bet is to ask caspotpony, she seems very knowledgable. you can do this if it's what you think is best, look at how much you have done for her so far.

 

[casportpony]

We do this to people all the time. Just watch the video closely and post questions. I have never had to tube a chicken so your best bet is to ask caspotpony, she seems very knowledgable. you can do this if it's what you think is best, look at how much you have done for her so far.

Tubing is so much safer than syringing, and I can teach anyone how to do it.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Only problem is that if she is dehydrated she should not be force feed.
From laferber: "The bird should be warm and hydrated prior to tube feeding"
A healthy five pound bird needs no less than 115 ml of fluids per day.

Yes, you are correct, had posted that before I read eveything, also don't want her straining to poop if she is dehydrated, could cause her to begin bleeding again.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

However this experience ends you can rest easy that you have done your very best for this chicken.
None of your actions have caused harm. None. So get that out of your head.
Her original foot problem is cause by a germ.
You have provided her with love and care and treated her with compassion and tenderness. All living things deserve that!
Let her rest, continue the fluids following the instructions that others have posted so helpfully and perhaps sit in a chair, talk sweetly to her so she isn't afraid and cradle her in your arms if you feel it might provide her with comfort.
Still not giving up. Still hoping for a good outcome for you.

X 2

 

[casportpony]

@Hayamz , do you have other chickens? If so, go grab one and study it's anatomy. If you can find a tube, practice passing the tube on the healthy chicken.