2 yr old hen keeps shaking head

[charmed one]

I have a 2 yr old RIR hen that has been sitting around shaking her head. She's not really lathargic but won't come out of the coop. She is not gagging and is breathing fine. I thought maybe something was on her head but can't see anything and she doesn't shake her head like that.(It is just a feeling I have) I think something is in her head or ears. She looks healthy except for that. Any suggestions?

 

[chookchick]

Have you looked her over carefully for mites or lice? Have you tried looking down her throat? Is she eating and laying okay? I vaguely remember hearing about ear infections or ear mites, gonna have to see if I can track down any info....How long has this been going on?

 

[charmed one]

Maybe 5 days. I don't see any lice or mites. How do I go about looking down her throat and what am I looking for? She did not roost last night but got up when I brought in fresh water to drink. I put some Wazine in their water this morning to worm them. I can feel her breast bone but she doesn't look skinny.

PS....Thanks for answering me. I appreciate it!

 

[NYREDS]

Usually a sign of an upper respiratory problem.

 

[pine top]

this is most likly a upper respitory problem give the whole flock liquid albon for the amont of one table spoon per gal of water just my opinion

 

[sonew123]

Quote:
what is that and what does it treat?

 

[pine top]

it used to be used widly in the polter bissness for mutiple use for respatore problems you can get it at the vet are that is were i get it and it even works on dogs and rabbits with cocsieda