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gagging hen

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by lynnc1120, Aug 4, 2014.

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  1. Aug 4, 2014 #1
    lynnc1120

    lynnc1120 Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi,
    I am new to raising chickens and noticed tonight as my 3 15 week old girls sat on my lap that my barred rock was making a gagging motion every so often. She wasn't making any noise as she did this, but seems a bit more tired than her usual self. Any ideas?
     
  3. Aug 4, 2014 #2
    welasharon

    welasharon Chillin' With My Peeps

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    If they are eating sometimes the dry food can hang up a bit. Keep an eye on her and see if she doesn't stop.
     
  5. Aug 5, 2014 #3
    lynnc1120

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    Thank you Welasharon, I will watch for her.
     
  7. Aug 5, 2014 #4
    lynnc1120

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    Pip don't seem to be gagging anymore. It probably was, like you said, welasharon, that she had some food stuck... she is so food centered, I am not too surprised. Thanks for the reply!
     

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