MJ's little flock

[RoyalChick]

Unfortunately not, I tried to soak some ans added some honey but she wasn’t interested. She’s been excited to eat watermelon which I know isn’t giving her a lot but hydration so the oats today were a win.
I try to feed her alone but she eats more of the other 2 girls are eating it with her, so I make extra. With Penny (our other ISA that passed 6 months ago) I isolated her inside and I feel she went downhill faster so I’m letting Bok stay with her feathered family. I fear it’s something that cannot be fixed, and I’m soul searching to take her to a vet to be euthanised but then she gives me hope and I just can’t do it.
I’m sorry @MaryJanet, that I’m spilling all this on your thread. I know I’m blinding myself to the eventual outcome, and I’ve been keeping it to myself because I dread what you all will think of me. I feel like a monster whether I am or not.

Oh I am sorry you are going through this.
We don’t think you are a monster. I remember being so distressed that I couldn’t do anything for Maggie and she wasn’t eating and had the lash egg. She was tempted by sardines just a little bit and she liked live wriggling worms. But that was it. I was worried sick.
Somehow she just pulled herself out of it after what felt like a very long time but was probably a couple of months.
Do what you can for her. You cannot do more.

 

[Scrambles83]

Oh I am sorry you are going through this.
We don’t think you are a monster. I remember being so distressed that I couldn’t do anything for Maggie and she wasn’t eating and had the lash egg. She was tempted by sardines just a little bit and she liked live wriggling worms. But that was it. I was worried sick.
Somehow she just pulled herself out of it after what felt like a very long time but was probably a couple of months.
Do what you can for her. You cannot do more.

Thank you @RoyalChick and @rjohns39. Your words and advice mean so much right now

 

[BY Bob]

I think she was just trying it on for size?

Does this basket suit my look? Anyone? ... Helloooo??

I'm sorry dear but it makes your bum look larger, unless that's what you are going for?

 

[BY Bob]

It’s been ok. My ISA Bok is still not great, I took the risk of giving her an epsom salt bath this afternoon, got her fluffy butt clean and blow dried her. After that she ate some warm oatmeal and honey out with the young girls before bed. Hoping that’s a good sign but I won’t get my hopes up.
I feel like a monster saying this on here but I honestly just can’t afford a vet for her right now and it’s killing me. You can all judge me as you will, I’m sorry. I guess I’m not a good chicken mum in the slightest...love can’t save her but it’s all I have to work with right now

Have you gone to the sick thread and posted? Let's try and be the vet if you can't afford one. Can you take us through all the symptoms maybe we can help? I know that you have been talking about her being sick but I'm not certain I understand the full run down.

 

[BY Bob]

Unfortunately not, I tried to soak some ans added some honey but she wasn’t interested. She’s been excited to eat watermelon which I know isn’t giving her a lot but hydration so the oats today were a win.
I try to feed her alone but she eats more of the other 2 girls are eating it with her, so I make extra. With Penny (our other ISA that passed 6 months ago) I isolated her inside and I feel she went downhill faster so I’m letting Bok stay with her feathered family. I fear it’s something that cannot be fixed, and I’m soul searching to take her to a vet to be euthanised but then she gives me hope and I just can’t do it.
I’m sorry @MaryJanet, that I’m spilling all this on your thread. I know I’m blinding myself to the eventual outcome, and I’ve been keeping it to myself because I dread what you all will think of me. I feel like a monster whether I am or not.

You are not a monster. Please quit saying that. You are doing what you can. Many people struggle just this way. You are not alone.

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening MJ and everyone

 

[Scrambles83]

Have you gone to the sick thread and posted? Let's try and be the vet if you can't afford one. Can you take us through all the symptoms maybe we can help? I know that you have been talking about her being sick but I'm not certain I understand the full run down.

No I haven’t posted on the sick thread, maybe I should.
She’s not been eating or pooping properly, or as she normally would be. But the past few days it’s gone downhill a little more, her comb is flopping over, her crop feels empty (because she won’t eat much but watermelon) and she’s not moving around a lot.
I reckon there was a tiny lash egg (the size of my thumb nail) this morning in the coop.
When bathing her today it felt like she has a smallish (half ping pong ball) hard lump on the left side of her chest, can’t feel the same on Snow when I grabbed her to compare. So naturally I’m concerned about tumours and maybe that’s why she’s not eating well.
I don’t know what else to say.

 

[rjohns39]

Unfortunately not, I tried to soak some ans added some honey but she wasn’t interested. She’s been excited to eat watermelon which I know isn’t giving her a lot but hydration so the oats today were a win.
I try to feed her alone but she eats more of the other 2 girls are eating it with her, so I make extra. With Penny (our other ISA that passed 6 months ago) I isolated her inside and I feel she went downhill faster so I’m letting Bok stay with her feathered family. I fear it’s something that cannot be fixed, and I’m soul searching to take her to a vet to be euthanised but then she gives me hope and I just can’t do it.
I’m sorry @MaryJanet, that I’m spilling all this on your thread. I know I’m blinding myself to the eventual outcome, and I’ve been keeping it to myself because I dread what you all will think of me. I feel like a monster whether I am or not.

Thank you @RoyalChick and @rjohns39. Your words and advice mean so much right now

 

[BY Bob]

No I haven’t posted on the sick thread, maybe I should.
She’s not been eating or pooping properly, or as she normally would be. But the past few days it’s gone downhill a little more, her comb is flopping over, her crop feels empty (because she won’t eat much but watermelon) and she’s not moving around a lot.
I reckon there was a tiny lash egg (the size of my thumb nail) this morning in the coop.
When bathing her today it felt like she has a smallish (half ping pong ball) hard lump on the left side of her chest, can’t feel the same on Snow when I grabbed her to compare. So naturally I’m concerned about tumours and maybe that’s why she’s not eating well.
I don’t know what else to say.

Can you see if there is a wound associated with the lump? There is always a chance she got injured and it is infected.

 

[LozzyR]

I only have cans of chilli tuna left (my favourite) but will get some in spring water tomorrow. What about sardines?
And thank you, I know it’s not ideal but I’m doing what I can for her

Sardines are good, my girls get Woolies sardines, either in spring water or in oil.