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yukk! that's not nice!
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Orchid had all the other symptoms of blackhead except the thirst. She wouldn't drink at all. Vet said it was because the crop thickens with fungal infection. I suppose it must be like oral thrush. Anyway 75% improved today. I really didn't think I was going to win this one and vet said to take her back today if no improvement and he would put her to sleep. No charge. I don't think this is going to be necessary now as she's back outside scratching around.
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well done orchid!!!!
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Great news, hope she continues to improve..you may get that holiday yet.Anyone who says nothing is impossible has never tried slamming a revolving doorComment
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Still got my fingers crossed for Orchid
My girls found their way into my heart and now they nest thereComment
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Thanks all. Orchid is still with us. Eating and drinking well and poo almost normal, just a little runny. She runs around for titbits, worms etc but also spends a lot of time asleep, either standing with eyes closed and head tucked in or nestled down with her head behind under her wing. I don't think she's in pain but at the same time I can see she's not 100%. The others are all OK so hopefully they have escaped the worst. I was getting 2 new girls on my return from Spain (had I gone that is!) but not sure how long I should wait as don't want to introduce newbies to something they might have no resistance to.Comment
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I would certainly hold off getting any newbies, particularly youngsters, unless you can keep them in a separate part of the garden.
Glad to hear she is a little better but as you say, still doesn't sound "right". Only time will tell I think. Is she an ex batt?Comment
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Yes, she's an ex-batt. usually high up in the pecking order. The girls have most of the garden as it is so can't really keep newbies seperate. I'll just have to wait a bit longer.Originally posted by RichmondHens View PostComment
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