MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

Have you tried/heard of mosquito dunks?
Summit...responsible solutions 110-12 Mosquito Dunks, 6-Pack https://a.co/d/fcTP3rH

Thanks for telling me! I had heard of this type of mosquito control but wasn't sure about where the standing water is. It could be the neighbour's pond? Or the wetlands? Anyway it's a bit hit and miss in a suburban setting. But I will follow up further.

 

[MaryJanet]

We've arrived early at the vet. I seem incapable of estimating the duration of the drive. I can hear Katie flicking her head with her wattles in the basket.

I haven't said much but I'm quite worried about her. Chickens are such lovable little ones.

 

[MaryJanet]

She's staying with the vet today for images and bloods and I'll pick her up around 4. That involves anaesthetic because no bird stands still for her xrays.

She's lost 400g since her last appointment which was only a couple of weeks ago.

Hoping there are no signs of leukosis or Marek's

She's also dropping loads of feathers.

 

[RoyalChick]

Oh I would be very worried too. I really hope she is going to be OK.

 

[MaryJanet]

I didn't mention earlier because I was interrupted by the vet nurse and signing consents, but there's also something weird in her crop. A bumpy thing. So hopefully it'll show up on the images.

 

[MaryJanet]

And now I've terrified myself by reading about leukosis in the dvm and realising the symptoms are a perfect fit

Still hoping it's digestive blockage

 

[MaryJanet]

I've just checked the dates and she's lost 400g in 10 days. That's a lot and fast.

 

[MaryJanet]

Oh I would be very worried too. I really hope she is going to be OK.

Thank you RC.

Poor little lady.

 

[MaryJanet]

They've called to say she's awake and we'll discuss findings when I arrive to collect her at 4.

 

[fuentemoon]

Thanks for telling me! I had heard of this type of mosquito control but wasn't sure about where the standing water is. It could be the neighbour's pond? Or the wetlands? Anyway it's a bit hit and miss in a suburban setting. But I will follow up further.

You can place buckets of water around your perimeter and put them in there. Seems a little counterintuitive to add water around, but my father has had great luck with this method.