Bump behind eye?

[OneLostHen]

Well Greycie passed away last night. She developed a gargle sound all day yesterday with some gasping motions. Stopped putting herself in the coop at night (I picked her up and placed her inside) and lost balance worse.
But she ate till the very end.

 

[Susan Skylark]

I’d guess some sort of chronic sinus infection that spread to the inner ear, maybe a mycoplasma? Very hard to treat even with oral antibiotics, topical won’t touch it or home remedies. Mites are separate issue but immunocompromised birds are more prone to secondary issues. The bump might be caused by internal pressure (gas or fluid) or might be totally unrelated. Sorry for your loss. The good news (if there is any!) is that certain types of mycoplasma (like synovae) are spread vertically (via the egg) and not horizontally so she hopefully didn’t pass it along.

 

[OneLostHen]

That is the most plausible explanation I've read. It gives me some relief.
Thank you! She will be missed.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Well Greycie passed away last night. She developed a gargle sound all day yesterday with some gasping motions. Stopped putting herself in the coop at night (I picked her up and placed her inside) and lost balance worse.
But she ate till the very end.

I'm sorry to hear about Greycie

Without necropsy, it's hard to know what caused the new symptoms. A gargling sound with a gasping motion could be anything from respiratory illness to a crop problem.

 

[Eggcessive]

I am sorry for your loss. Here is a list of state vets including the 4 locations in TX if you would like to get a necropsy:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry...KY6P3PXF4hoJBEs56c9Y9uNNBmQMLlcWDzn7fBH1-z_US

 

[OneLostHen]

Thank you everyone! It's hard to lose any, but this site is such a blessing!

I'll definitely do a necropsy if another bird comes down with anything similar.

The only one who notices Greycie is gone is her bff Dottie. Poor Dot keeps checking for her in the coop. Im considering getting her a bantam friend as the 3 buffs are bonded and not accepting applications at this time for a 4th.