Senior chicken seriously injured!

[Kayla's Lunch]

I'm so sorry. You've given her a nice, long life so don't feel bad that you can solve this problem. Sometimes it's their time to go and all we can do is make them as comfortable as possible.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Val is passing. As I was preparing to bathe the remaining poop and blood off of her, I found a problem I hadn't noticed before. It seems the stuck poop was the big issue the whole time. She has a massive infection on/in her cloaca. Lots of maggots. She is barely conscious now, and is close to death. It's too late to get a vet. I've put her back in the cage and surrounded her with hay. I put old towels and blanket on top and around the cage. I can't imagine how much pain she is in. I wish I could help her. At least she's warm and safe.

I'm very sorry about Val

I know it's a hard thing to do, but it would be good to go ahead and put her out of her misery since you feel that she is in pain. Do you have a friend, neighbor or relative that can help you with that?

 

[Monateru]

I'm very sorry about Val

I know it's a hard thing to do, but it would be good to go ahead and put her out of her misery since you feel that she is in pain. Do you have a friend, neighbor or relative that can help you with that?

I've tried to get my dad, who lives right next door, to do it. But he refuses to do it. I don't know anybody else who can. I wish I could end it for her, but it's not possible.
At least she'll die with watermelon and strawberry in her stomach, and surrounded by hay in a warm safe environment. It's the best I can do.

 

[Kayla's Lunch]

I would be in the same position as you are in. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[gtaus]

Sorry to hear about Val. Hope she passes peacefully.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'm really sorry. Sending you warm thoughts and hugs. My heart goes out to you