Serious, distended intestine

[kilby]

Yes, like I said someone has been laying abnormal shaped and shell less eggs for a long time. Did not know that was a sign of anything and just kept the oyster shells abundant. I am hoping the dark reddish brown ball on the end is a prolapse scab from being pecked at. More soaking might make it fall off. She is pooping and eating but stinks much more than normal. Keeping her darkish and in the dog kennel cage in my sunroom. antibiotics yes, honey I am going to try if the polysporin is not enough I guess. Which one should I use? Honey over her yogurt would be easier. Her stool is moist, green and white. I have no idea how it gets out though. I am scared the plug on the end is causing the eggs to stay inside her. Causing much bacteria, infection or worse. I can see if a vet will look at her. She's getting lettuce, kelp powder, yogurt, and organic sprouts today. I will be out all day though so she will get her bath later.

 

[Shabana]

Wondering how she's doing ? Hope she's improving.

I can't believe how much you learn on this forum. I was reading up on her condition and possible peritonitis and I found something called the Suprelorin implant that will stop her laying, giving her body a rest and a chance to absorb the fluid. They say if done early enough, this can be very successful. I have no idea of cost though.

Best wishes x

 

[kilby]

Hi
I try to keep the updates coming but when not much is happening well then... Tried the honey topically yesterday. Don't know how long I should keep that sticky mess on her though. Will it attract unwanted pests? She is inside though.
She is very calm eating less and sleeping more i believe. Fiesty as usual when bathing. Fed antibiotics in water for past two days and I want to get her outside for a little bit for some exercise and see how she fits in again. I will watch to make sure nothing goes wrong.
I don't want her producing eggs with the blockage but someone has mentioned the procedure to stop egg laying cost two hundred. I am not sure this is worth it sad to say. Keeping her in partial dark may be cruel but keeps her alive. I never see her sitting. That might be too much for her.
The prolapse did shrink after washing the first day. The scab has to heal and I don't know how long. It is still an inch wide and three quarters of an inch length. I think I did do some damage trying to soak and pull it off.
This group as you say is very smart. Contacting the agricultural groups here has not been successful. Thanks to everyone for your insight and concern.

 

[kilby]

Big Red is out of the woods.

crossing my fingers perotonitis is not being kept a secret though.

So I used a booster with penicillin and high stress electrolytes, both powders.
Bathing not everyday as getting wet is not good for a bird.
Hair dryer when I did bathe.
Ceramic heater, 60 watts, on at all times, covered up 3/4s during the day.
Found her under the heater alot so she must have made herself comfortable.
Polysporin on the outside surface. Honey on her yogurt and once on the back end.
She stopped smelling so bad after the honey treatment.

She is a great fighter. I am letting her out tomorrow. Keeping a close eye on her posture in case she is cold or tired.

Thanks for making this happen everyone. Words are not enough.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Glad to hear Big Red is doing so well, sounds like you did a wonderful job treating her. Gook luck with her continued recovery.

 

[Shabana]

Fabulous news !!! Really really happy for you both great job !!!

 

[kilby]

Update,
Sadly, my little Big Red has passed. Happened the night after Christmas. I held her all Christmas day after finding her on her side in the dog kennel in the sun room. Placed her on heated therapy bags with a towel on top for the night but had her last breath. I will never get commercial hybrids again.
Do people find these birds have a short life normally? It is just too hard to go through if they are your pet.
Here's hoping her next life is a happier one.

Thank you

 

[Suzie]

So sorry to hear that she didn't make it despite all of your wonderful efforts to get her back to good health...

Thinking of you in your sad loss

 

[Shabana]

Very very sorry to hear of her passing. It's just heartbreaking.

I personally have a leghorn - she was rescued by us along with two other hybrids, who is still a poorly bird whom I have to watch very carefully. I do believe that hybrids bred for super amounts of eggs can face a lot of medical issues as a result. Most of my birds are pure breed bantams and I hope that as they don't have the strain of laying such a lot of eggs on their bodies that with good care they will be healthier birds in general.
My farmer friend who shares the field with me has some buff laced Wyandotte bantams currently that are 16 years old. They walk like little old ladies but otherwise seem pretty happy other than putting garlic in their water during the winter and moult he does nothing special. He moves them onto fresh ground every so often and they have fresh food and water but that's it really.
Sometimes it's just not to be and it doesn't matter how hard you try.

The main thing is that she had you, knew she was loved, and that the quality of her life was good.
Sending you a big hug x