Tube feeding and mouth breathing

[HeatherKellyB]

How's she doing today? I also feel for the tube in the esophagus but then I also feel for it in the crop before pushing anything. I wonder if that will help you? Did her crop empty overnight

 

[thenovicehen]

@HeatherKellyB Her crop did empty overnight. I feel like she’s trying a little harder with her breathing in a good way. When I had originally posted, her breathing seemed shallow to me. Last night her comb was very pale, this morning has some color but looks a little purple to me. I tried to use a headlamp to see if I can see what’s going on in her esophagus, but I just can’t seem to open her mouth enough to get the right view.

I haven’t felt for the tube in the crop on purpose before, but I recall noticing it before. I’ll try to feel for it.

 

[thenovicehen]

She just died in my arms.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I am so sorry. This really breaks my heart so I can only imagine how you're feeling. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[thenovicehen]

Thank you. I really did everything I could for her. When I saw this morning that her comb had turned more purple than just pale, I had a feeling.