I had not considered that but it makes perfect sense. Only in total relaxation could she breathe normally, but a chicken will never stay relaxed for very long. It may have been a combination of things. I'm glad for the assistance on byc because it will help me to search for clues and remedies...
I spent hours trying to look for symptoms for a diagnoses (there is no chicken vet open on the weekend). Air sac problems or gapeworms were the nearest in symptoms, but neither said there was immediate concern of death. IDK. The vet didn't get to hear about the dog incident because I initially...
One of my month old chicks chased a bug underneath a fence gate into my backyard and as I turned to get her, my dog jumped across an electric fence wire - which he NEVER has done before - and snatched up my baby chicken. I screamed at him and he immediately dropped her. The chicken ran back...
Hello to everyone. I am new to the group and recently began raising chickens again after a hiatus of a few years. My chickens have always been pets, whether they lay eggs or not. I currently have three baby chickens who have a secure coop and run, but they get multiple play times to free range...