Yolk Peritonitis?

[Lshepherd]

As to the Yolk like globs she is passing, you might want to check out this site, there is a picture of a soft shell the chicken passed after going on antibiotics.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...er-egg-problems-causes-and-cures#comment-list

Then;

http://hoeggerfarmyard.com/calcium-the-key-to-beautiful-eggs-and-healthy-hens/

"Supplement now; avoid issues later
Many people ask “If my hens have good shells now, why supplement at all?” The problem with egg shells and calcium is that when you start to notice problems, there could already underlying issues which can be dangerous or even life-threatening to your hens. Waiting until seeing a soft shell just means gambling with some of your best laying hens. Why gamble?"

 

[Frizzlett]

Aww. Sorry for your loss. Did she just die or did you cull her? Hate to hear it.

 

[tiedyemommy]

Nothing we were trying seemed to work, and Red had given up eating almost immediately. So I asked a chicken-owning neighbor of ours to come take a look and see what she thought we should do...it had been a full week since Red had eaten anything and when my neighbor saw her she recommended (and I already knew it to be true) that we put her out of her misery...so my neighbor culled her for me. She weighed nothing, her comb/earlobes/feet were so pale and she was just done. She is now buried in the back yard...and we'll be making a headstone for her soon.

 

[KayTee]

So sorry for your loss. It sounds like there wasn't anything that would have worked, and so putting her out of her misery was probably the kindest thing you could have done for her. It is so hard to lose any animal that you care for. Glad to hear that your daughter isn't taking it too badly. It is a hard lesson to learn, but it is a sad fact of life that we outlive our pets of virtually any species.

All my thoughts go out to you and your family.

I am sure that your girls will sort themselves out pretty rapidly - mine did when I lost my top girl. Chickens aren't as burdened with emotions as us humans!

 

[tiedyemommy]

So sorry for your loss. It sounds like there wasn't anything that would have worked, and so putting her out of her misery was probably the kindest thing you could have done for her. It is so hard to lose any animal that you care for. Glad to hear that your daughter isn't taking it too badly. It is a hard lesson to learn, but it is a sad fact of life that we outlive our pets of virtually any species.

All my thoughts go out to you and your family.

I am sure that your girls will sort themselves out pretty rapidly - mine did when I lost my top girl. Chickens aren't as burdened with emotions as us humans!

Thank you.

 

[Frizzlett]

Aww poor thing. I hope mine never get sick like that. I could never cull them. I don't know really anyone who would. You did what you could. I think putting her out of her misery was the best thing for her. Good luck with the rest of your flock!

 

[tiedyemommy]

Aww poor thing. I hope mine never get sick like that. I could never cull them. I don't know really anyone who would. You did what you could. I think putting her out of her misery was the best thing for her. Good luck with the rest of your flock!

Thank you.

 

[mamadawn]

So sorry to hear Red dident make it. Hope all the other girls are ok. xo

 

[tiedyemommy]

So sorry to hear Red dident make it. Hope all the other girls are ok. xo

Thank you.