Maggots covering hens bottom🥺

[DaisyG2317]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your sweet, precious angel. She knew she was loved and she was blessed to have you in her life. She will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I so appreciate the advice! I read this same article earlier before I made this post. At this point it’s so bad, she’s miserable. She’s been a good girl. I thought she would have a much longer life. When I got her from Tractor supply I had no knowledge of poultry at that time. They were all supposed to be hens and only one turned out to be a hen, which was her. Also didn’t inform me that she would eventually get so big that she couldn’t be independent in self cleaning like my other chickens are. I got my birds for the soul purpose of loving them until they die of old age. I didn’t realize I was a crazy bird lady until I got them. Whoever said a dog is a mans best friend never had a chicken. Because I thought I was all for dogs and cats until I got my birds. And of course I still am all dog/cat but having chickens and ducks and raising them from babies is just a bond like no other. They are such interesting, amazingly smart little creatures. But I realized buying from a source like tractor supply is so very unreliable. I seem to find such a great selection from reliable sources just at my local outdoor flea market. I recently added a few additions to my flock and they blended in wonderfully. I never expected to lose misses hen so soon, I have not had to personally slaughter one of my birds yet, but we are currently about to do what I believe is best for her overall. I love her too much to watch her suffer, I separated her and tried Keeping her in the house and she freaked out. Thank you all for the wonderful advice. RIP to the best Misses Hen I ever had. Here is some better pictures, of some much better times. She lived such a happy life, filled with so much fun and love.

She was wonderful! So social! Would come up beside me and pull on my shirt and make noises wanting to have her back stroked. I just done it, and it was my first slaughter also. Boo hooed like a baby at 11:30 at night Bet my neighbors are wondering I used the broomstick method. I soothed her. I didn’t even watch and my husband disposed of her, but was too sissy to do it. I’m at peace. She went instantly, barely even flopped. Burying her now. Thank you all!❤❤❤❤

I'm very sorry.

You made the right decision. It can be hard to lose one that is special like this.
Thank you for sharing the photos of her, lovely lady that was loved very much.

 

[MamaBird89]

Here was the problem, the picture I posted I cleaned 3 times with soap and water, vet wound cleaner today and sprayed with blue kote, isolated her for the hottest part of the day and then put her in the hospital coop alone after the sun went down. The original picture was what I treated, and there was nothing else there when I treated her all 3 times, I checked her about and hour ago and what I treated was clean and dry, but when I tell you they migrated up, and expanded that wound so quickly. The original wound was Still clean and maggots free. They had created a whole new wound, up her back, under her feathers. Irealized saving her was not an option. She was miserable. The poor sweet girl couldn’t even get to it, or see what was going on. She had no idea what she was feeling was herself being ate alive

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Aunt Angus]

You are brave for taking that step. I hope I am as strong when my girls are faring so poorly. Hugs to you.

And I agree. Chickens are amazing creatures. They are my joy, too.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Here was the problem, the picture I posted I cleaned 3 times with soap and water, vet wound cleaner today and sprayed with blue kote, isolated her for the hottest part of the day and then put her in the hospital coop alone after the sun went down. The original picture was what I treated, and there was nothing else there when I treated her all 3 times, I checked her about and hour ago and what I treated was clean and dry, but when I tell you they migrated up, and expanded that wound so quickly. The original wound was Still clean and maggots free. They had created a whole new wound, up her back, under her feathers. Irealized saving her was not an option. She was miserable. The poor sweet girl couldn’t even get to it, or see what was going on. She had no idea what she was feeling was herself being ate alive

 

[Vickischics]

I so appreciate the advice! I read this same article earlier before I made this post. At this point it’s so bad, she’s miserable. She’s been a good girl. I thought she would have a much longer life. When I got her from Tractor supply I had no knowledge of poultry at that time. They were all supposed to be hens and only one turned out to be a hen, which was her. Also didn’t inform me that she would eventually get so big that she couldn’t be independent in self cleaning like my other chickens are. I got my birds for the soul purpose of loving them until they die of old age. I didn’t realize I was a crazy bird lady until I got them. Whoever said a dog is a mans best friend never had a chicken. Because I thought I was all for dogs and cats until I got my birds. And of course I still am all dog/cat but having chickens and ducks and raising them from babies is just a bond like no other. They are such interesting, amazingly smart little creatures. But I realized buying from a source like tractor supply is so very unreliable. I seem to find such a great selection from reliable sources just at my local outdoor flea market. I recently added a few additions to my flock and they blended in wonderfully. I never expected to lose misses hen so soon, I have not had to personally slaughter one of my birds yet, but we are currently about to do what I believe is best for her overall. I love her too much to watch her suffer, I separated her and tried Keeping her in the house and she freaked out. Thank you all for the wonderful advice. RIP to the best Misses Hen I ever had. Here is some better pictures, of some much better times. She lived such a happy life, filled with so much fun and love.

My heart aches for you. She gave you many laughs and smiles as your memory. RIP Misses Hen.

 

[Valgal25]

Hello everyone. I’m not sure what happened, but she was wonderful 2 days ago. As she is a very social butterfly, she’s always tended too very well. She’s one of my friendliest. I have no idea how I missed it, it had to happen within the past two days. I went to scratch her lower back like I do every morning(it makes her arch her back so I can easily check her vent every morning, as she is a meat chicken, and is overweight, I like to make sure she had no problems laying the nightly egg, and she enjoys it) well this morning, I did the same as I always do, and maggots. Oh my Lord the amount of maggots. Being so overweight, she has problems getting around, I’m guessing she just stayed in one spot all day yesterday under the shed, and her using the bathroom on herself attracted the flies, which I’m guessing hatched and starting eating her throughout the night. I believe she may have had a small cut from my rooster mounting her. I have no idea what to do. At this point I believe slaughtering her may be the best most human option. Suggestions? Has anyone had this problem before?

I cleaned out maggots from a wound in my dog by using a simple Saline rinse & then packing the wound with sugar. Sugar is a debriding agent so it will keep any wound clean, but you need to thoroughly rinse it out ever 16-24hrs. Maybe try diatomaceous earth & sand for her to dust bathe in too? It’s kept my gals pest free & I used it to kill some maggots hiding in my compost.

 

[Valgal25]

Here was the problem, the picture I posted I cleaned 3 times with soap and water, vet wound cleaner today and sprayed with blue kote, isolated her for the hottest part of the day and then put her in the hospital coop alone after the sun went down. The original picture was what I treated, and there was nothing else there when I treated her all 3 times, I checked her about and hour ago and what I treated was clean and dry, but when I tell you they migrated up, and expanded that wound so quickly. The original wound was Still clean and maggots free. They had created a whole new wound, up her back, under her feathers. Irealized saving her was not an option. She was miserable. The poor sweet girl couldn’t even get to it, or see what was going on. She had no idea what she was feeling was herself being ate alive

Poor baby girl. You definitely did the right thing. I’m so sorry for your loss. Birds are some of the most incredible creatures

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Here was the problem, the picture I posted I cleaned 3 times with soap and water, vet wound cleaner today and sprayed with blue kote, isolated her for the hottest part of the day and then put her in the hospital coop alone after the sun went down. The original picture was what I treated, and there was nothing else there when I treated her all 3 times, I checked her about and hour ago and what I treated was clean and dry, but when I tell you they migrated up, and expanded that wound so quickly. The original wound was Still clean and maggots free. They had created a whole new wound, up her back, under her feathers. Irealized saving her was not an option. She was miserable. The poor sweet girl couldn’t even get to it, or see what was going on. She had no idea what she was feeling was herself being ate alive

I am like you, I can't stand to see an animal in pain.

You have my respect for putting her down.

She is definitely better off now.

So very sorry for the loss of Misses Hen.