Hello again from Oklahoma!

[KayMurhello]

Hello I am a new chicken owner going through my first winter with my hens. Unfortunately on Saturday I noticed my Aseel hen (Dot) stretching her neck and gasping, I immediately took her inside and isolated, since then I haven't noticed any of my other hens doing the same unfortunately there's not a vet in my area that will see chickens and so I'm stuck to treat by myself for the past 3 days I've been having my chicken on cephalexin just in case it's an upper respiratory infection but I haven't noticed any sneezing coughing no discharge from the mouth or nose or from the eyes but periodically she'll shake her head and her body also no swelling around eyes or the head so my next thought is gapeworm which I started ivermectin last night and symptoms have not improved. I'm so sad and at a loss here I just want her to feel better. I just want to know how much longer I should give her before I decide to cull. It really breaks my heart to think about as I'm crying as I'm writing this post. I also have been giving electrolytes and probiotics in her water and egg yolk she's not eating or drinking on her own. Thank you for any kind replys

 

[MysteryChicken]

Hello I am a new chicken owner going through my first winter with my hens. Unfortunately on Saturday I noticed my Aseel hen (Dot) stretching her neck and gasping, I immediately took her inside and isolated, since then I haven't noticed any of my other hens doing the same unfortunately there's not a vet in my area that will see chickens and so I'm stuck to treat by myself for the past 3 days I've been having my chicken on cephalexin just in case it's an upper respiratory infection but I haven't noticed any sneezing coughing no discharge from the mouth or nose or from the eyes but periodically she'll shake her head and her body also no swelling around eyes or the head so my next thought is gapeworm which I started ivermectin last night and symptoms have not improved. I'm so sad and at a loss here I just want her to feel better. I just want to know how much longer I should give her before I decide to cull. It really breaks my heart to think about as I'm crying as I'm writing this post. I also have been giving electrolytes and probiotics in her water and egg yolk she's not eating or drinking on her own. Thank you for any kind replys

Have you checked her airway to make sure she's not choking on something?

Gasping can also be a sign of stress, or heart issue, not always a respiratory issue.
An occasional gasp/stretch can be them adjusting their crop as well, but usually they stop after a few rounds of doing it.

Can you get pictures, & or a video, & share it here so we can see what's going on with the bird?

 

[KayMurhello]

Have you checked her airway to make sure she's not choking on something?

Gasping can also be a sign of stress, or heart issue, not always a respiratory issue.
An occasional gasp/stretch can be them adjusting their crop as well, but usually they stop after a few rounds of doing it.

Can you get pictures, & or a video, & share it here so we can see what's going on with the bird?

Hello I am a new chicken owner going through my first winter with my hens. Unfortunately on Saturday I noticed my Aseel hen (Dot) stretching her neck and gasping, I immediately took her inside and isolated, since then I haven't noticed any of my other hens doing the same unfortunately there's not a vet in my area that will see chickens and so I'm stuck to treat by myself for the past 3 days I've been having my chicken on cephalexin just in case it's an upper respiratory infection but I haven't noticed any sneezing coughing no discharge from the mouth or nose or from the eyes but periodically she'll shake her head and her body also no swelling around eyes or the head so my next thought is gapeworm which I started ivermectin last night and symptoms have not improved. I'm so sad and at a loss here I just want her to feel better. I just want to know how much longer I should give her before I decide to cull. It really breaks my heart to think about as I'm crying as I'm writing this post. I also have been giving electrolytes and probiotics in her water and egg yolk she's not eating or drinking on her own. Thank you for any kind replys

 

[KayMurhello]

Have you checked her airway to make sure she's not choking on something?

Gasping can also be a sign of stress, or heart issue, not always a respiratory issue.
An occasional gasp/stretch can be them adjusting their crop as well, but usually they stop after a few rounds of doing it.

Can you get pictures, & or a video, & share it here so we can see what's going on with the bird?

 

[KayMurhello]

I've tried uploading two videos but it won't let me she's just mouth open gaping and lots of squeaks coming when she does it it gets a lot worse when I try to give her something to drink

 

[Eggcessive]

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