The Poultry Keeper

NannyP · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:39 pm Post subject:

And there is no Red Mite infestation going on?
How old is she? (Wasn't she hatched at the same time as the buff orps?)

Lisa · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject:

Oh dear, not a happy chicken then. Fingers crossed she feels better in the morning...

Knobby · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:43 pm Post subject:

Shes 2 1/2, born the same time as the marans.....

Im hoping shes just having an off day !! Confused

summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

Lisa, I'm sorry to hear about Lara, but pleased that you've made the right decision for her ~ so many eople having to make the decision these days. Do you think has anaything to do with the odd weather we've had this summer ~ extreme heat and then rain by the gallon?
Sorry to hear about your light sussex, Knobby, hope she's just having an off-day and picks up for you.

nigel · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:

I can't remember a time when so many people were having problems like these. Symptoms but no apparent cause. I wonder if it is the stress of the heat too.

Lisa - so sorry about Lara, it must be heartbreaking for you

Knobby - keep us posted on the LS

thewinkingtiger · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 936 Location: East Yorkshire, UK

Oh Lisa - so sorry to hear about Lara.
You were so good when I lost my girl - I really hoped you would have a happy ending. I'm really sad that it didn't turn out that way. Feel for you honey.

thewinkingtiger · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 936 Location: East Yorkshire, UK

Knobby - hope everything turns out well for your girl.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Debs

Knobby · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:09 am Post subject:

Thanks !

Lisa · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:01 pm Post subject:

Just spoke to the vet about Lara. The main thing she found on PM was liver failure. She said her liver was tiny (compared to what it should be). Her abdomen was becoming swollen (as Ninja's had) but this was because of a build up of fluid internally due to the liver problems. No sign of any tumour, like Ninja (and the other vet did comment on what a lovely healthy liver Ninja had).

The good news, she said, is it was just bad luck, a "one-off", possibly genetic ie there were no obvious signs of anything other disease, or anything that could be transmitted to my other chickens.

So that's two "one-offs" in my original 4 chickens then. If only I had such a good rate with good luck I'd run out and buy a handful of lottery tickets!! Confused

NannyP · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:10 pm Post subject:

Well I'm pleased Lisa that it wasn't about you or your husbandry (not that i thought it was) but that must be reassuring.
I hope you have more luck soon, and maybe the Lottery Ticket idea is a good one Wink

I you win, remember who prompted you to go buy it! (Unless you win a tenner, then I'll let you off Laughing

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summayah · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton

I'm pleased the vet came up with the answer she did. We all know you did everything for your girls, but it's nice to have someone else verify it

Lisa · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:46 pm Post subject:

Yes, you're both right - it IS such a big relief to know for sure that the others are okay.

Of course I still have another tough decision to make...

.... big shed and only 3 chickens....... Rolling Eyes

NannyP · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:52 pm Post subject:

I'm sure we can all help you with that one Wink

Deb_Moderator · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661

Lisa · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject:

Whoah there Deb. Let me clarify - we're talking UK big, not American big!! So its not really that big Laughing

But there's certainly room for some more Rolling Eyes