Ribh's D'Coopage

[LozzyR]

We had to leave very early this morning for the Drs & audiologists.
Morrigu was still soundly asleep so I made sure she had food & water & was out of any drafts. When we got home she was down.
I started antibiotics last night but she smells funky ~ not the usual healthy chicken smell~ & I suspect egg yolk peritonitis or salpingitis. Bit hard to know for sure as she hasn't come back on the lay after her moult. I can't feel an egg & her comb is purplish so it may be liver/kidneys/heart. Whatever it is there's no vet till Thursday & I don't think she will make it till then. I am keeping her warm & forcing liquids down her throat every so often but there's not much more I can do I don't think. Although she came with Aoefa she is a much older hen ~ just how old I'm not sure. She's always been so totally feral that cuddles have always been a rarity ~ but this is not ever how I like to get them.
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I’m so sorry Ribh.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Kitten update!

They are now 1 week old! The black boy is starting to open his eyes. Everyone else is still tightly closed.

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She has a tiny white spot under her chin and on her tummy.
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Peaches is still eating like a horse! She is actually gaining weight, while nursing, I can't believe it.
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Loving these updates CCCL.

Peaches does seem to be filling out. What a darling she is.

Is there something the matter with her right eye? It looks a bit watery and semi-closed in this photo. I have noticed it has looked kind of "squinty" in other photos too.

 

[Ribh]

I’m so sorry Ribh.

Thanks, Lozzy. She's still with us. I took her out briefly to visit with the girls. I thought it might perk her up a bit. It did, very, very briefly. She's trancing though & not really responding to much now.

 

[MaryJanet]

We had to leave very early this morning for the Drs & audiologists.
Morrigu was still soundly asleep so I made sure she had food & water & was out of any drafts. When we got home she was down.
I started antibiotics last night but she smells funky ~ not the usual healthy chicken smell~ & I suspect egg yolk peritonitis or salpingitis. Bit hard to know for sure as she hasn't come back on the lay after her moult. I can't feel an egg & her comb is purplish so it may be liver/kidneys/heart. Whatever it is there's no vet till Thursday & I don't think she will make it till then. I am keeping her warm & forcing liquids down her throat every so often but there's not much more I can do I don't think. Although she came with Aoefa she is a much older hen ~ just how old I'm not sure. She's always been so totally feral that cuddles have always been a rarity ~ but this is not ever how I like to get them.
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Oh no. Poor girl.

 

[MaryJanet]

Thanks, Lozzy. She's still with us. I took her out briefly to visit with the girls. I thought it might perk her up a bit. It did, very, very briefly. She's trancing though & not really responding to much now.

I'm so sorry. What a nightmare.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Thanks, Lozzy. She's still with us. I took her out briefly to visit with the girls. I thought it might perk her up a bit. It did, very, very briefly. She's trancing though & not really responding to much now.

Poor thing. They can go down hill so quickly. Lots of hugs to you Ribh.

 

[MaryJanet]

Loving these updates CCCL.

Peaches does seem to be filling out. What a darling she is.

Is there something the matter with her right eye? It looks a bit watery and semi-closed in this photo. I have noticed it has looked kind of "squinty" in other photos too.

I was wondering that too.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Aww, here's my little Stanze. An RSPCA rescue and lived to the ripe old age of about 18.

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What a beauty!!

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

Jeannie, I'm hoping for the best for your girl

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Loving these updates CCCL.

Peaches does seem to be filling out. What a darling she is.

Is there something the matter with her right eye? It looks a bit watery and semi-closed in this photo. I have noticed it has looked kind of "squinty" in other photos too.

She seems to have watery eyes. It is all clear and the vet feels it is more likely allergies versus an infection. Since she's nursing and not bothered by it, I'm simply wiping her eyes with a damp cloth when needed.