Please God. Make the hurt stop. (very sad...be warned)

[Suzie]

Yes, please do keep us updated on Gretel's progress - we are all here for you and Gretel!!!

Suzie

 

[sumi]

BUT...I do have good news! I found a vet who "does chickens and ducks"! This guy is FANTASTIC! I spent several hours this morning looking for ANY answers. MFA, Orscheln, my own vet whom I have had for 4 years...no dice. One last stop to Gordon's feed put me in the right direction.

The guy (Doug) told me of another vet office. Within 5 or 6 minutes I had my Gretel on the exam table. He gave her a complete, total exam. He told me her leg was not broken and had no fractures. He cleaned her wounds completely and sprayed some metallic looking stuff on her, a liquid bandage. He gave her an antibiotic shot for infection that he said would be good for a week in her little system. This vet really took the time. They were busy and he FIT me in. He answered all my questions, patiently, and even offered extra advice. This guy is a gold mine. His associate is supposed to be even better. Can't see it, but can't wait to meet him. My dogs have a new doc now, too.

Dr. told me, as many of us might know, that trauma and some injuries to chickens and ducks are a big part psychological. Birds are so sensitive. I need to do physical therapy with Gretel every day and if I do, there is a great chance of good recovery. She may never be 100%, but she will be alive and able to enjoy a good quality of life.

A big surprise was at the checkout. All this wonderful, loving animal medical care cost a whopping $32.40. I was so prepared to pay 3 times that.

Since her treatment this morning, she has been a little bit tired, but she has gotten up on her good leg once, ate 8 bites of feed and two small pieces of cheese, and is drinking plenty of water.

Gretel is a duck, a beautiful Cayuga and maybe I shouldn't keep posting her updates her, but this is where my story is. Hope everyone is OK with that.

That's wonderful news! Wow, we all need a vet like that. I'm so glad to hear he could help her. She's cute! Keep us posted, hey?

 

[ChickSter99]

Prayers answered!!!! Please keep us posted. I'm always checking for progress. I'll continue to keep you and Gretel in my prayers along with your other feathered family.

 

[cindersga]

I've had a terrible day!!!

One of Catdance Silky eggs fell out of the nest and broke open and of all ten eggs it was one that actually had a living breathing growing chick in it

I am beside myself I can't believe how sad I am. It only had 10 more days to go. I just am speechless to how I'm feeling right now. Here is what would have been...




I am so sorry to hear about all your losses. I can't imagine the pain of lossing so many chicks in one day. It breaks my heart. I'm so glad that Gretel is doing so much better. What a doll of a vet to fit you in and do all he did for only $32.50!!! I hope I can find a poultry vet around me that is reasonable.

Thank you all in advance for your condolences.

 

[kaybats]

@cindersga...how tragic...I'm so sorry. I have been witness to some of those and it literally makes me sick.

But don't give up! Because....

I have GREAT news! Gretel is starting to use her right leg!!!! Yes!!!! She isn't dragging it any more...the therapy is really paying off. Her wounds are healing very well. That Doctor is the BEST! She is going to make it!!!!! AND, AND DAPHNE IS BACK!!!!! I can see a minor injury, but I think she was just hiding out. BUT SHE IS BACK!!!!!! HOOOOOORAYYYYYYY!

As happy as I am about all that, I have bad news, too. I don't expect Helen's babies or Jackie to return. I found BR feathers (a lot) and a couple dead baby bodies while mowing out back.

I have been told, many times, to expect loss. But, like everyone else...."That won't happen to me." It does happen. To ALL of us.

 

[Suzie]

Cindersga.

The image is graphic and I am sure that anyone here is saddened at your great loss... life is fragile but to never begin life as we know it is tragic -my thoughts are with you at your losses.

Kaybats

I am so happy for you and Gretel - I trust all will be well for your future together - you both deserve a wonderful life enjoying all the good things that life has to offer you!

We all experience great moments of euphoria and the depths of despair when a tragic event overwhelms us - you are such wonderful people - life has many twists and turns that stretch our resolve to it's limits... without people like you life would be mundane - keep the spirit alive.

Suzie

 

[Chickenfan4life]

Cindersga,
I am so sorry for your loss. That had to be horrible. But you are not the only one. I am sure you feel like it suffered. It probably did not- if it did, it probably did not suffer much. We had a brooder fall over once. All of the chicks tumbled out, and all but one survived. The unlucky one was a pretty Sicillian buttercup chick. Her innards came out her vent and it was a horrible sight. But she died quickly. Not only was I horrified at how bloody the sight was, but I was horrified at the fact that for a minute or two, that chick walked around while we decided what to do with her, and she acted normal. But we all knew there was no way to save her.

And September 25th this year, we lost three chickens right under our noses. I had just been outside checking for eggs. I was back inside now, and it had only been five minutes or so. I went back out because I had seen a dog running around, and, on the ground lay our beloved rooster, our favorite hen, and my pet polish rooster, all with broken necks, and my polish roo half eaten.

I have no idea why it has to be chickens, but chickens are one animal that are easily killed. I hate that dog that killed my polish roo.

Please do not feel like it is your fault that the egg was broken. I am so sorry for your loss.