MJ's little flock

[micstrachan]

But Peggy doesn't have high production genes. I wonder if she sustained an injury somehow.

She could have. Some respiratory infections can also wreak havoc on the reproductive system. I haven’t wrapped my head around why this happens.

 

[micstrachan]

It's a "maybe" so I'm just trying to get to the cause in case it's environmental because if so I can reduce it.

I have to go back and reread. I thought you mentioned she might be showing symptoms?

 

[micstrachan]

It seems so odd that they evolved that way.

I agree.... but also backyard chickens tend to be fatter. A bulging back end is more likely to result in poop build up. I have a few girls with this (dirty bum) issue.

 

[micstrachan]

Harold.
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What a looker!

 

[MaryJanet]

Am at the vet clinic this minute, waiting for my appointment. Will know more soon.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Am at the vet clinic this minute, waiting for my appointment. Will know more soon.

 

[MaryJanet]

Peggy's intestines and heart have been pushed out of place inside her torso. By a mass. Mark won't know exactly what the mass is until he sees it. It could be a tumour, it could be an infected uterus. He can't assess her chances without opening her up.

So she's home for the weekend and is delighted!! She's already ripped out a beakful of Mary's feathers and had flappy chest bumps with Janet. Ivy is mildly traumatised.

I'm taking her back for her op on Monday. If Mark finds her case is hopeless, they'll put her to sleep then and there.

The xrays were fascinating. He showed me an xray of healthy intestines and the difference was astounding.

I mentioned Ivy. She's on the turn for another broody stretch. She went into a short trance today and did a broody poop. Now she's tukking and puffing herself up.

Anyway, sorry for dumping all that info.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Peggy's intestines and heart have been pushed out of place inside her torso. By a mass. Mark won't know exactly what the mass is until he sees it. It could be a tumour, it could be an infected uterus. He can't assess her chances without opening her up.

So she's home for the weekend and is delighted!! She's already ripped out a beakful of Mary's feathers and had flappy chest bumps with Janet. Ivy is mildly traumatised.

I'm taking her back for her op on Monday. If Mark finds her case is hopeless, they'll put her to sleep then and there.

The xrays were fascinating. He showed me an xray of healthy intestines and the difference was astounding.

I mentioned Ivy. She's on the turn for another broody stretch. She went into a short trance today and did a broody poop. Now she's tukking and puffing herself up.

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Anyway, sorry for dumping all that info.

Thanks for the update MJ. I'm so sorry. It doesn't sound very promising does it?
At least Peggy seems to be enjoying being back home with her mates for a few days.

I'd be interested in seeing the X-ray if you are up to sharing it.

Have a lovely weekend with your darling girls. All the hugs.

 

[MaryJanet]

Thanks for the update MJ. I'm so sorry. It doesn't sound very promising does it?
At least Peggy seems to be enjoying being back home with her mates for a few days.

I'd be interested in seeing the X-ray if you are up to sharing it.

Have a lovely weekend with your darling girls. All the hugs.

Even her best scenario entails a recuperation from surgery, which is a miserable situation.

She's so happy to be home. She's done a lot of joyous eating. And she being way more agile than you'd expect. But she's thin. Quite thin.

I'm going to spoil her with live crickets from the pet shop tomorrow (sorry crickets but you'll make a very sick hen very happy).

 

[LozzyR]

And now for something very different...

This is actually on high rotation on hubby’s YouTube playlist!