My poor old May.....

Discussion in 'Livestock' started by Lolimac, Jun 13, 2012.

Page 2 of 3
  1. Phil A

    Phil A Guest

    Ratings:
    +0
    • Like Like x 2
      Phil A, Jun 15, 2012
      #16 Quote in Conversation
    • moyra

      moyra A knackered Veteran Gardener

      Joined:
      Sep 17, 2005
      Messages:
      6,665
      Gender:
      Female
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      South East Essex
      Ratings:
      +9,817
      Commiseration on the loss of Maysie. She's had a wonderful life with you and is now in chookie heaven along with her other sisters gone before.:cry3:
       
      • Like Like x 1
        moyra, Jun 15, 2012
        #17 Quote in Conversation
      • HYDROGEN86

        HYDROGEN86 Head Gardener

        Joined:
        Jul 17, 2011
        Messages:
        1,868
        Gender:
        Male
        Location:
        in the shed
        Ratings:
        +883
        HYDROGEN86, Jun 15, 2012
        #18 Quote in Conversation
      • ClaraLou

        ClaraLou Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Aug 12, 2009
        Messages:
        3,527
        Gender:
        Female
        Ratings:
        +2,731
        So sorry Loli - I'm just like you, I get far too attached to animals. But then, there's not much point in having them unless you love them. I remember once someone scoffing at me because I said that animals know when they are loved ... but I still believe that's true. I'm sure you gave her a lovely life, and that's what counts.
         
        • Like Like x 8
          ClaraLou, Jun 16, 2012
          #19 Quote in Conversation
        • Webmaster

          Webmaster Webmaster Staff Member

          Joined:
          Dec 21, 2004
          Messages:
          5,046
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          GC central
          Ratings:
          +2,970
          Bit of a coincidence .... One of our chooks is called Maisie, and she is very unwell at present, she has gone painfully thin, though she is as bright as a button and eats/drinks well, but she just sits there, we think it could be that she is egg bound, but do not know the best way to treat her, and don't want to be told that she needs to be put to sleep as she is only a young bird.
           
          Webmaster, Jul 4, 2012
          #20 Quote in Conversation
        • HYDROGEN86

          HYDROGEN86 Head Gardener

          Joined:
          Jul 17, 2011
          Messages:
          1,868
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          in the shed
          Ratings:
          +883
          Awww poor thing hope she gets better webmaster :sad:
           
          HYDROGEN86, Jul 4, 2012
          #21 Quote in Conversation
        • Webmaster

          Webmaster Webmaster Staff Member

          Joined:
          Dec 21, 2004
          Messages:
          5,046
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          GC central
          Ratings:
          +2,970
          Yes, so do we .... I've been cleaning her vent area the last few days and 'massaging' it (which feels wrong) as it is supposed to help them by stimulating the muscles to help expel an egg if she is egg bound .....
           
          • Like Like x 2
            Webmaster, Jul 4, 2012
            #22 Quote in Conversation
          • moyra

            moyra A knackered Veteran Gardener

            Joined:
            Sep 17, 2005
            Messages:
            6,665
            Gender:
            Female
            Occupation:
            Retired
            Location:
            South East Essex
            Ratings:
            +9,817
            Is it Cod liver oil she needs, just a spoonful. Mix it in with her meal. Somewhere way back in my childhood when we used to keep Chooks it rings a bell. Give the vet a ring Nigel and see if I am right. :)
             
            moyra, Jul 4, 2012
            #23 Quote in Conversation
          • Lolimac

            Lolimac Guest

            Ratings:
            +0
            Have you tried sitting her in a warm bath,it's supposed to relax them....it worked with one of my girls...but make sure she's dried off so she doesn't get a chill:dbgrtmb: ...have a feel of her belly to check it doesn't feel warm and squishy....i'm certainly no expert but over time you pick up a thing or two....i've done allsorts to keep my lasses going:chicken:
             
            • Like Like x 1
              Lolimac, Jul 4, 2012
              #24 Quote in Conversation
            • Jenny namaste

              Jenny namaste Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 11, 2012
              Messages:
              18,533
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              retired- blissfully retired......
              Location:
              Battle, East Sussex
              Ratings:
              +32,250
              Webmaster,
              please how is Maisie?
               
              Jenny namaste, Jul 9, 2012
              #25 Quote in Conversation
            • Val..

              Val.. Confessed snail lover

              Joined:
              Aug 2, 2010
              Messages:
              6,355
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              Retired
              Location:
              Hay-on-Wye, Hereford
              Ratings:
              +4,951
              I don't know anything about chickens but I have kept caged birds and they usually only get egg bound if the egg is soft shelled and they can't expel it. Has she been eating enough calcium? We haven't had much sunshine and this helps them to absorb the calcium. So hope she gets better. Also warmth helps.
              SO sorry to hear about Maysie Loli!! I know only too well how attached you get to any pet which you care for.

              Val
               
              Val.., Jul 9, 2012
              #26 Quote in Conversation
            • ARMANDII

              ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

              Joined:
              Jan 12, 2019
              Messages:
              48,096
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +100,845
              Just caught up with this, lolimac, I really am sorry you lost your May, and I can quite understand why you shed tears....I would have done too.:mad:
               
              ARMANDII, Jul 9, 2012
              #27 Quote in Conversation
            • moyra

              moyra A knackered Veteran Gardener

              Joined:
              Sep 17, 2005
              Messages:
              6,665
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              Retired
              Location:
              South East Essex
              Ratings:
              +9,817
              Webmaster, any news on your Maisie?
               
              moyra, Jul 10, 2012
              #28 Quote in Conversation
            • Penny in Ontario

              Penny in Ontario Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Sep 7, 2006
              Messages:
              6,233
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              Work for my husband.
              Location:
              Ontario, Canada
              Ratings:
              +1,668
              Huggs to you Loli.:cry3:

              Yes, any word on Maisie?
               
              Penny in Ontario, Jul 10, 2012
              #29 Quote in Conversation
            • RandyRos

              RandyRos Gardener

              Joined:
              May 7, 2009
              Messages:
              1,027
              Gender:
              Female
              Location:
              Norfolk
              Ratings:
              +404
              aww, sorry to hear that Loli :cry3: I hope the other Maisie is ok.
               
              RandyRos, Jul 10, 2012
              #30 Quote in Conversation
            Page 2 of 3
            Loading...
            Similar Threads - poor old May
            1. Rustler

              Poorly Goldcrest Conifers.

              Rustler, Apr 23, 2017, in forum: Gardening Discussions
              Replies:
              4
              Views:
              928
              Rustler
              Apr 26, 2017
            2. lost_in_france

              Poor old Kai

              lost_in_france, Jun 10, 2014, in forum: Pets Corner
              Replies:
              8
              Views:
              870
              "M"
              Jun 11, 2014
            3. wiseowl

              Poor old Foxy

              wiseowl, Oct 20, 2013, in forum: Wildlife Corner
              Replies:
              8
              Views:
              944
              strongylodon
              Nov 3, 2013
            4. docjohn

              A five year old Acer that is poorly

              docjohn, Jun 10, 2013, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
              Replies:
              8
              Views:
              1,764
              merleworld
              Jul 1, 2013
            5. Jenny namaste

              Poor old Johnny No mates....

              Jenny namaste, Dec 13, 2012, in forum: Wildlife Corner
              Replies:
              8
              Views:
              930
              Jenny namaste
              Dec 14, 2012

            Share This Page

            1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
              By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
              Accept Learn More...
              Dismiss Notice