PLEASE HELP! MY CHICK IS LIMPING AND I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!

[catvader]

Yep, that really sounds like a hernia. You need a vet. It won't self correct as intestines are trapped there, and will only get worse as the guts become strangled. I would keep an eye on her and get her to a vet who can treat chickens on Monday.

Thank you so much. I'll start looking into vets in my area who will check out a chicken in the morning!

 

[Fenika]

Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

how is your chick this morn? i missed all those posts yesterday. it does look like an abscess to me but im sure those others that posted have a lot more experience than i do. hope everything goes well

 

[catvader]

how is your chick this morn? i missed all those posts yesterday. it does look like an abscess to me but im sure those others that posted have a lot more experience than i do. hope everything goes well

Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

I checked on her today and she's sitting with me right now. She's happy, eating drinking, walking around in the bird cage we set up for her, she loves cuddling and she's even been jumping around in the cage... The only thing is her belly is getting worse.... It's getting bigger and more swollen... I found a vet in my area that treats exotic pets, I need to call tomorrow and see if they will take her so we shall see! Thanks for your help guys, it's very much appreciated!

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[catvader]

Just thought I'd post some pictures of her. We decided to name her Lucy, and she has a vet appointment on Wednesday.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

well, its nice to see the other end! haha, and what kind of chick is lucy? bet your gonna have to change the name, already has remote in hand.

 

[Fenika]

Yes, she's much cuter from this end

 

[catvader]

well, its nice to see the other end! haha, and what kind of chick is lucy? bet your gonna have to change the name, already has remote in hand.

Yes, she's much cuter from this end

Thanks! Lucy is a White Cochin and she has a twin sister named Goosey (loosey goosie... Get it ^.^ ?)

 

[Granny Hatchet]

i should have recognized my white one is one of my favorite for looks

 

[catvader]

 i should have recognized  my white one is one of my favorite for looks

She got a little too curious while my friend and I were painting a bench outside and now she has blue feathers... Lol

She loves to sit on my chest right in front of my mouth and nuzzles my neck.