Update!
I took her to vet a few weeks ago, which left us with basically no answers besides she can return to coop. I was so confused because the vet seemed to think no infection and no vent gleet. I mean, I had done a great job nursing her back to health and fixing the prolapse, but not THAT...
Do you think there is a chance it is not prolapsed? I guess it looks different because I clipped her feathers. It does look swollen, but want to confirm.
Also, to answer your other questions - it used to smell MUCH worse. I think the smell is still there, but not nearly what it was. I couldn't...
Really appreciate your response, I have read those articles a few times and believe I have tried most options. I did end up calling the closest vet I could find. Tuesday (so, 5 days away) is soonest I can get in. She recommended I try Corid for now? I will pick some up today and try and keep the...
I am not getting very far with vets around here that see chickens and have any availability. I was under impression vent gleet WAS a bacterial infection! I will check in to that more (vet) for sure
Hi friends.
I'm running out of google searches and keep hitting dead ends.
My current scenario is a 1.5yo Golden Sexlink named Betty. She developed vent gleet and it was NASTY. She also had vent prolapse, and I have been trying to follow all other recommendations to fix both these things for...
Just got back from vet and so glad I did! She doesn’t have a broken foot. She had two major puncture wounds from canine bite. It was right above her hip bone so betweeen exhaustion and the placement, she isn’t ready to stand. She received 12 stitches and hope she is on the mend. Sorry for the...
Hello -
I am new to chickens and can't seem to find a vet available today within reasonable distance for help.
My 5 month old girl was attacked by a dog last night (did not witness event). She has lost about 1/2 her feathers and wont stand up, but otherwise seemingly "ok". I have her separated...