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    Hen that is gasping for breath...HELP PLEASE!

    Thank you for your reply, yes I do put cider vinegar in their water on an adhoc basis and I also put electrolites and probiotiocs in as well from time to time.... This particular bird seems to be recovering now but I now have another with similar symptoms so it looks like something is going...
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    Hen that is gasping for breath...HELP PLEASE!

    I have a hen who has suddenly gone very quiet, does not mix with the flock and goes away to be on her own. She's not eating or drinking and seems to be very tired and has a lack of energy. I have seperated her and she is not coughing ir sneezing no discharge from the nose or eyes but every now...
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    Serama male has developed an abscess

    Hi all my Serama male seems to have developed a lump on the side of his face, has anyone any ideas what this is please
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    HELP - Hen with snotty stuffy sounding breathing

    On a few occasions when I have gone to let them out in the morning when she is breathing it sounds like a blocked up or stuffed up nose would sound if that makes sense
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    HELP - Hen with snotty stuffy sounding breathing

    Hi All, I have two Serema Bantams (Approx 6 months old) one male and one female and the female seems to have developed what I can only describe as a snotty blocked up nose. There are no other symptoms, no running nose, no issues with the eyes, wattle or any other visible signs. Both birds...
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    Emergency - Rescued baby pheasants not doing well

    In my opinion all you can do at the moment is keep them warm, with plenty of clean water and if you can try and get hold of game bird starter crumb as the chicken crumb is not high enough in protein for these chicks. Are there any game bird breeders in your area that you can contact?
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    Releasing my pheasants?

    Hi All I have two old English black necks that are approximately 4 weeks old. These are my first pheasants ever that I have reared and I need some advice? I originally got them as I wanted to try my hand at something new and different so I thought I would get a couple of young chicks to see...
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