It did seem to go down after a day. Ive noticed a couple yawns and gasps. But nothing like it was before. Lets hope she continues to improve. Thank you so much for the help!
The lump feels more like air than hard. I didnt want to poke at it too much. And yes the line is the vein. I'll watch them for quite a while and I dont see them pecking at her. They all act normal. She stopped gasping as far as I noticed. I go check on and watch them quite a bit. I clean up the...
Now she has a large mass where I said that lump was. The top has no feathers and it has a large red vein running on it and small purple looking bruises.
I took food away all night and she seemed okay this morning. I only had a minute to watch her before I had to leave for work. But I didnt see her gasping. I felt the pump last night and it was squishy and large. I have two long brooders set up where the heat source is at one corner and the food...
Here is the video. I did notice she has a large mass on her right breast. Not sure if its her crop.... I took food away, but left a little water. She seems better when hydrated. She does seem to be making a stramge chirping noise as well. The 3 other chicks I have had with her are still fine.
Thanks so much! She is a week old. Looks totally normal compaired to all the other chicks. I will upload photos and videos asap. She has plenty of cool area to move away from the lamp but acts like shes cold and always wants to be huddled up under it. I will try removing the food and putting...
Hello Everyone!
I have been combing through several posts over the past few days but havent found anything that fits my particular situation, or answered all of my questions.
I went to pick up 10 pullets, 1 cockerel, and 8 broilers from my local hatchery this past Monday. I started them on...