San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

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Michelle it looks as if you have a patient to care for for some time according to Lynn's post. I am thinking of you as you care for Stella. She certainly is a very pretty hen. Mary

 

[wwmicasa1]

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Michelle,

I'm so sorry that I had to be the one to mention this disease. It is a nerve disease & is potentially fatal. If you decide to do the Vitamin therapy, any health food store carries them or any large pharmacy. If you choose to put her down, I can't really help you as my husband takes care of the problem for me because I am such a wimp.

Don't panic about the rest of your flock. Some birds just don't have a good immune system & it could be an isolated case. Please keep me posted on her progress or......

 

[luvanimals2]

Michelle, I am so sorry to hear Stella is not well.

I hope that she recovers.

If things do not get better, a friend of mine took her chicken to the vet to be put down. I have personally never done this but it is an option. I am a wimp too

but I can put them out of their misery. I have tried many methods over the years and if it gets that bad you can pm me and I will try to walk you through it. I wish I was closer.

Nancy

 

[luvanimals2]

Allison, I am sad to report that the offspring from the BO or RIR will not live a happy ever ending over here with its mother.

Out of NOWHERE this BIG Ole comb comes out. I am now in belief it is a roo.

On the bright side one of the scruffy hens has started laying again. Took a week break.
I did go and try to sweet talk them into laying. I gave them a very large container of mealworms. They loved it and kept looking for more. I guess it went over well because one of them laid an egg.


Nancy

 

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Nancy I think that you can forget about getting an egg from that bird that grew out a BIG OLe comb.......

 

[SunnyCalifornia]

HUGS Michelle, I've been very worried and anxious about your poor birdie. I hope Stella is strong, and Lynn's suggestions can help you. My heart aches for you!

 

[enzolove]

Thanks Sunny and all who have replied with support here. Stella is not doing well at all, it seems to be an especially virulent strain of Mareks (the neural kind). She is just all splayed out and I have to lift her head and open her beak to get drops in, it's heart breaking to see her like this. And it happened so quick in less than 24 hours from being completely normal, and less than 12 hours from being mostly normal, just moving slower than usual. I'm afraid she will suffocate herself the way she's laying, and I can't hold her 24/7 (but she does seem somewhat content when I do). I probably need to put her down, but just can't bring myself to do it yet. Ughhhh.

 

[wwmicasa1]

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Michelle,

Unfortunately, it seems like Stella is really very bad. When I suggested the vitamin therapy it was for a bird who could still eat & drink but not walk. If she is as sick as you have said, then IMO she will not get better. I know how hard it is, as the caregiver, to not be able to hold on to a slim thread of hope. I also know you are not prepared to let go yet. However, none of us will think badly of you if you choose to put her down. Right now, it really rests on the best for Stella, no matter how it hurts. You gave her love & affection for her short life. That is all we can offer in this world. My thoughts are with you. Let time heal the pain & love heal the heart ........

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

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ALREADY?! Pics Nancy!!

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

So sorry Michelle! I have had birds put down by the owner of the feed store. He is experienced and caring as I know he says a prayer beforehand.
It's so hard to see a beloved pet suffer. I really am sorry.