So my 6 month old silkie/cochin mix may be sick. She lives at my parents (who arent as familiar with chickens) and I am going back home out of town tomorrow. They have been caring for my 3 while I wait to bring them with me when the weather gets better because they have a heated coop here.
Her nose is very crusty today but I didnt notice it yesterday like that. She was sneezing yesterday though. She has been breathing through her mouth a lot but I wasnt sure if it was because I had her inside with me and she was getting hot. But today, she was also doing it in her coop. I listened to her chest a minute ago and I do believe I may have heard some noises that arent the usual. I dont know much either and not familiar with illnesses as I have been pretty lucky for the most part.
Is there anything I can do/check before I leave town tomorrow so that I know that I am not leaving her sick? We bumped up the insulation and added another heat lamp yesterday so it should be decently warm in there the next few days. Suppose to be a high of -15 tomorrow so SUPER cold but I think they will be ok.
THANKS
Her nose is very crusty today but I didnt notice it yesterday like that. She was sneezing yesterday though. She has been breathing through her mouth a lot but I wasnt sure if it was because I had her inside with me and she was getting hot. But today, she was also doing it in her coop. I listened to her chest a minute ago and I do believe I may have heard some noises that arent the usual. I dont know much either and not familiar with illnesses as I have been pretty lucky for the most part.
Is there anything I can do/check before I leave town tomorrow so that I know that I am not leaving her sick? We bumped up the insulation and added another heat lamp yesterday so it should be decently warm in there the next few days. Suppose to be a high of -15 tomorrow so SUPER cold but I think they will be ok.
THANKS