Rammy's Ramblings

[Rammy]

Im trying not to cry. They thought they saw a mass on her spleen but it turns out it was just a shadow. Whew! But they now have her on fluids and Dr. Wood gave her something injected into the the fluids. She seems like she is feeling better but still not sure what it is. They did bloodwork and some things were off but I hope its not something that poisoned her. I'll be devastated if she doesn't make it.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Sure hope she continues to improve!!....she is a really Sweet girl!!.....

 

[SA Farm]

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Im trying not to cry. They thought they saw a mass on her spleen but it turns out it was just a shadow. Whew! But they now have her on fluids and Dr. Wood gave her something injected into the the fluids. She seems like she is feeling better but still not sure what it is. They did bloodwork and some things were off but I hope its not something that poisoned her. I'll be devastated if she doesn't make it.

 

[Rammy]

Right now the Dr. doesnt think its poison. Her platets are a little low but not bad and he says her red blood count is low too but it shows she's making new blood cells. Right now he's not ruling anything out. We are going to keep an eye on her blood count. I hope its not anything bad. I cant loose her now.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Right now the Dr. doesnt think its poison. Her platets are a little low but not bad and he says her red blood count is low too but it shows she's making new blood cells. Right now he's not ruling anything out. We are going to keep an eye on her blood count. I hope its not anything bad. I cant loose her now.

I so get that one Rammy, after i came home from taking care of my dad till he passed.....I lost my dog Emma....and the pain of that was worse than losing my dad......
Lucy will come out of this , think positive....i know it's hard

 

[greybeard]

I have actually bathed chickens previously and I am here to tell you they don't smell much better when they are alive and wet....but they are more evil...they make sure to flap and shake and douse you with their disgusting, vomitus producing odor! (and, they poop in the water)

Difficult to get rid of that wet feather smell. It's not from the feathers themselves but from natural oils, bacteria, and yeast like organisms on the feathers and skin whose odors get released when wet. Other animals are the same way...think 'wet dog'.

A commercially made real feather pillow or down comforter will to some extent, have that same wet feather smell when wet and they have been meticulously cleaned and even treated to not smell.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Difficult to get rid of that wet feather smell. It's not from the feathers themselves but from natural oils, bacteria, and yeast like organisms on the feathers and skin whose odors get released when wet. Other animals are the same way...think 'wet dog'.

A commercially made real feather pillow or down comforter will to some extent, have that same wet feather smell when wet and they have been meticulously cleaned and even treated to not smell.

Probably why I HATE a feather pillow, sure makes sense. ...thanks for the information

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Rammy how is Lucy ? Have you found out whats going on with her and is she still at the vets or home with you ??????

 

[Rammy]

Rammy how is Lucy ? Have you found out whats going on with her and is she still at the vets or home with you ??????

Lucy is home. Still not sure whats going on. She still has her catheter in and when I go in tomorrow, Dr. Wood is going to put her on fluids again. He gave her an enema because she was full and she did seem to be better after that, so Im not sure if she got constipated from eating chicken poop or what. The doc isnt sure why her bloodcount is low and her platlets. Might be doing more bloodwork tomorrow and see if its still low or anythings changed.