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    Hen has blue comb and respiratory probs!

    I find that this article/comments have been very helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/blue-comb.58306/ Chickinlittle1 says: “Blue Comb or partial can also be Fungal,or heart problem-circulation........Fungus can block airways,cause regurgitation,lack of eating or only eating...
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    Hen has blue comb and respiratory probs!

    I was curious about the idea of dehydration or overheating because it’s been very hot/humid and the day she was wheezing was the hottest day we have had in Maryland. There haven’t been any signs of worms beside the gasping. I didn’t see anything in her throat when looking and when I swabbed it...
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    Hen has blue comb and respiratory probs!

    Ok! We do have 2 chickens molting, so I’ll make sure to separate it. Thank you!
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    Hen has blue comb and respiratory probs!

    I may be referring to her feed incorrectly. It’s layer chickens grains we buy from the local Amish community. Is that still considered a treat? I know there is protein content; however, I’m not sure what it is off the top of my head. I mix oyster shells and cayenne in their feed.
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    Hen has blue comb and respiratory probs!

    Her normal diet is scratch grains and whatever they eat while free ranging. They wander 2 acres throughout the day. I’m giving her treats now because she isn’t eating her grains and I want to make sure she’s eating a little of something. I’ll pick up some Tylosin today! Thanks!
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    Hen has blue comb and respiratory probs!

    video links of her symptoms: Blue Comb Wheezing/Sneezing Gasping
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    Hen has blue comb and respiratory probs!

    I have a 1.5 year old leghorn that has been acting odd and I can’t figure out what to do next. On 6/23, I saw her extending her neck and gasping twice and then her behavior returned to normal, so I just assumed she had something stuck in her throat and she cleared it. On 6/24, she began...
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