I've tried to google, with little luck.
One of my hens (who is usually the noisest one) was making funny sounds this morning. It's like she's lost her voice. I checked a few other things:
- Comb is fine, red, healthy, standing up straight
- Eyes look clear, alert, no discharge
- No discharge from nose
- No apparent signs of trouble breathing, no wheezing
- Eating and drinking as normal
- Running around as normal
- Has been losing feathers (I suspect molting - it is autumn/fall here)
- No signs of diarrhoea
The "lost voice" is her only apparent symptoms. Could it be that she's just strained it?
Are there other illnesses that could affect her ability to make sounds? Is there something else I should be looking out for?
Just in case, I have isolated her from the others. I'd be reluctant to keep her isolated if it isn't necessary, as she is highly distressed. How long should I keep her isolated if no other symptoms develop?
One of my hens (who is usually the noisest one) was making funny sounds this morning. It's like she's lost her voice. I checked a few other things:
- Comb is fine, red, healthy, standing up straight
- Eyes look clear, alert, no discharge
- No discharge from nose
- No apparent signs of trouble breathing, no wheezing
- Eating and drinking as normal
- Running around as normal
- Has been losing feathers (I suspect molting - it is autumn/fall here)
- No signs of diarrhoea
The "lost voice" is her only apparent symptoms. Could it be that she's just strained it?
Are there other illnesses that could affect her ability to make sounds? Is there something else I should be looking out for?
Just in case, I have isolated her from the others. I'd be reluctant to keep her isolated if it isn't necessary, as she is highly distressed. How long should I keep her isolated if no other symptoms develop?