smthgreyson
Hatching
- Feb 17, 2015
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Hello everyone and thanks for reading this. I'll fill out the form to let you all know what is going on.
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Around 2 years old, no change in weight
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Mouth is open. Sometimes makes a low gurgling noise (not often) and occasional sneeze. Is having trouble eating her chicken kibble, seems to break it down first and then eat it. I gave her some wild bird feed (smaller than their kibble) which she enjoys eating.
She is also MUST slower than usual. Looking around a lot and not as skittish as she used to be. Very lethargic.
Other than that, she can still run, jump and forage. Her face is also still red.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
I have noticed two days ago.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
We had a lot of cold and rain recently and live in the Pacific Northwest.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
She still drinks water and eats their food, but not as often as she used to.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
I posted below how the poop is like
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
Nothing yet, I've just been making sure she isn't going hungry.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
I want to treat myself but am willing to buy medicines of course.
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Standard home with lots of hay for comfort/warmth
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Around 2 years old, no change in weight
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Mouth is open. Sometimes makes a low gurgling noise (not often) and occasional sneeze. Is having trouble eating her chicken kibble, seems to break it down first and then eat it. I gave her some wild bird feed (smaller than their kibble) which she enjoys eating.
She is also MUST slower than usual. Looking around a lot and not as skittish as she used to be. Very lethargic.
Other than that, she can still run, jump and forage. Her face is also still red.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
I have noticed two days ago.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
We had a lot of cold and rain recently and live in the Pacific Northwest.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
She still drinks water and eats their food, but not as often as she used to.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
I posted below how the poop is like
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
Nothing yet, I've just been making sure she isn't going hungry.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
I want to treat myself but am willing to buy medicines of course.
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Standard home with lots of hay for comfort/warmth
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