Is it wise to attempt a 1h45 trip to the vet ?

[RoyalChick]

You also want a slip proof mat in the carrier.

What a good idea. I never thought of that!
When I did my first vet visit with a chicken I just put a load of pine shavings in the bottom of the cat carrier.
It seemed to work out OK.

 

[azygous]

I usually use an old ample towel.

 

[BDutch]

What crossed my mind is that Caramel might be grieving a lot.
Chickens often get upset for a couple of days when they loose a flock member. Especially when they loose a loved one or a hen that is high in rank.
Lethargic behaviour is possible when hens grieve. But of course I don’t know if this is the case with Caramel.

 

[ManueB]

Thank you so much to everyone for your advice and opinions.
We managed to look up in her throat this morning. I could see nothing special except a bit more saliva than normal. I don't know if this is good or bad news.
She is certainly grieving, all the hens were in shock the day after Vanille passed and she was especially close to her. But her difficulty breathing began before. I think the stress and the heat made it turn suddenly worse.

 

[BDutch]

@ManueB , please keep us updated on the vet’s visit here or on Shadrach’s thread. Good luck!

 

[ManueB]

Well, no good news. I just got out of the clinic, the radiography showed that her abdomen is full of liquid. She was so hyperventilating when we got there that the vet said she would wait for several hours before punctioning the liquid, and they will keep her for a few days depending on if she survives and what they see after punctioning her. It could be ascites or cancer, but could maybe be just an infection.
She may not make it, or they may put her to sleep, but the vet said that they will try to give her a chance if it's only infectious, and that anyway she wasn't in a state to make the trip back home just now.

So it's no use having regrets now, but my choice to take her to the vet will very likely turn out to have been the wrong one for Caramel.

 

[RoyalChick]

Well, no good news. I just got out of the clinic, the radiography showed that her abdomen is full of liquid. She was so hyperventilating when we got there that the vet said she would wait for several hours before punctioning the liquid, and they will keep her for a few days depending on if she survives and what they see after punctioning her. It could be ascites or cancer, but could maybe be just an infection.
She may not make it, or they may put her to sleep, but the vet said that they will try to give her a chance if it's only infectious, and that anyway she wasn't in a state to make the trip back home just now.

So it's no use having regrets now, but my choice to take her to the vet will very likely turn out to have been the wrong one for Caramel.

So very sorry to hear that.

 

[Folly's place]

I'm so sorry!
IMO, it was the right answer. However it turns out, you have information, although it's not what you wanted to hear. She is getting good care, and has a small chance to improve.
She wouldn't be better at home, and would you regret not doing this?
We all want our pets to live forever, and chickens especially are tough, because they can fail at such early ages.
Again, I'm so sorry.
Mary

 

[BDutch]

Thnx for updating.


Hope Caramel will get through. Sorry you can’t bring us better news.

 

[Marie2020]

Well, no good news. I just got out of the clinic, the radiography showed that her abdomen is full of liquid. She was so hyperventilating when we got there that the vet said she would wait for several hours before punctioning the liquid, and they will keep her for a few days depending on if she survives and what they see after punctioning her. It could be ascites or cancer, but could maybe be just an infection.
She may not make it, or they may put her to sleep, but the vet said that they will try to give her a chance if it's only infectious, and that anyway she wasn't in a state to make the trip back home just now.

So it's no use having regrets now, but my choice to take her to the vet will very likely turn out to have been the wrong one for Caramel.

We are having such an awful time with our chickens. I'm hoping for the very best for your little one this time. Fingers firmly here