hi-my white spangle hen has been having health problems-the vet gave her antibiotics in her water which she hasnt really taken-spoke to avian vet yesterday and only appt i could get is for next wed.had to clean off hard poo from her bum today and found she has a razor sharp breastbone and a lump in bottom of her stomach-the vet i saw touched on problems with her gizzard but no diagnosis was made at the time.was told to bring her back after a week to see vets partner who is an avian specialist,i dont feel this is looking good for my little hen,and would appreciate any advice you may have on what i can do for her while i wait.

hi-my white spangle hen has been having health problems-the vet gave her antibiotics in her water which she hasnt really taken-spoke to avian vet yesterday and only appt i could get is for next wed.had to clean off hard poo from her bum today and found she has a razor sharp breastbone and a lump in bottom of her stomach-the vet i saw touched on problems with her gizzard but no diagnosis was made at the time.was told to bring her back after a week to see vets partner who is an avian specialist,i dont feel this is looking good for my little hen,and would appreciate any advice you may have on what i can do for her while i wait.

 

spoke to vet,and she thinks theres not alot of hope for my hen-the belief is she has a tumour and that an anesthetic for xray would kill her.going to pick up something called power pack that the vet uses for sick birds,and microbiology-even though the vet and i both know its pointless i dont want to rule anything out at this point.only time will tell,but im expecting to lose her.

At this point in time it would be handy for you to know how to crop feed so you could supplement her feeding some. Keep her butt clean and let us know how she is doing.

At this point in time it would be handy for you to know how to crop feed so you could supplement her feeding some. Keep her butt clean and let us know how she is doing.

 

thanks kaz,had a look on youtube at crop feeding-im taking her in tomorrow morning to pick up meds and get her checked over-the vet had a few suggestions on what could be done,injections,keeping her in etc but she said her gut feeling was that it didnt look good-will keep you posted on how things go

I notice you are in Perth. Which avian vet are you seeing. If you need crop tube lessons I can help but you would need to come to me. I am in Armadale.

I notice you are in Perth. Which avian vet are you seeing. If you need crop tube lessons I can help but you would need to come to me. I am in Armadale.

 

hi-i have been going to girling and fraser-breadalbane tc behind tesco edinburgh road.the avian/exotic vet only works wednesdays and weekends-hes head keeper at edinburgh zoo i believe.i am taking my hen in wed to see him,but so far its his wife ive seen,who isnt an avian vet but does know a little about birds.she said she had spoke to her husband about my hen and it was him who thought tumor,even though she is only a year old.when i go in on wed im going to ask for microbiology-been told she cant get xrayed as the anesthetic might kill her.picked up baytril and critical care powder from them today-the powder goes on her food (can go in water)and baytril in water.crop feeding hasnt been offered as of yet,but i will take you up on the offer if it comes to it,i really appreciate that-thank you

Perth Scotland not Perth Western Australia

i dont think i will be able to come to australia after all!!!!!!it didnt occur to me you were in australia i was just thinking here in scotland-did wonder where armadale was though!!!!thanks for pointing that out kaz!happy new year (hogmanay)to you all when it comes:blush:

i dont think i will be able to come to australia after all!!!!!!it didnt occur to me you were in australia i was just thinking here in scotland-did wonder where armadale was though!!!!thanks for pointing that out kaz!happy new year (hogmanay)to you all when it comes:blush:

I think when RIPBudgies saw you were in Perth she assumed as she would that you were in the same Perth Western Australia we live in. Easy mistake to make if you dont check a persons actual profile info.

There is also a Perth in Tasmania.

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i dont think i will be able to come to australia after all!!!!!!it didnt occur to me you were in australia i was just thinking here in scotland-did wonder where armadale was though!!!!thanks for pointing that out kaz!happy new year (hogmanay)to you all when it comes:blush:

I think when RIPBudgies saw you were in Perth she assumed as she would that you were in the same Perth Western Australia we live in. Easy mistake to make if you dont check a persons actual profile info.

There is also a Perth in Tasmania.

 

just to let you know that my little hen died today-she deteriorated rapidly and in the space of a couple of hours she was gone.thanks for advice given,was very much appreciated.

So sorry for your loss. Atleast she is at peace now.xxx

Very sad............know that you did all you could and more than most people would do. I have my most special budgie planted in a large plantpot with a beautiful peach tree on top of her. We are in the middle of moving and she will come to the new house that way

Very sad............know that you did all you could and more than most people would do. I have my most special budgie planted in a large plantpot with a beautiful peach tree on top of her. We are in the middle of moving and she will come to the new house that way

 

thank you for that-such a lovely idea,have buried her under a plum tree we planted last spring in our garden-she was my special little girl,i wish i could have done more for her-ive got 6 other birds and as much as i think the world of them,its just not the same without her.