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i have a speckled sussex who has been keeping her mouth open (panting style) much of the time (but not all) regardless of temperature. she also has had very watery poop for a few days. she's eating and drinking, but maybe with less enthusiasm than previously.
there has been some stress in the henhouse (two raccoon break-ins with 2 of the previously 4-bird flock being killed). i've done a better job of sealing up the house since, and everyone survived the night last night.
just not sure if these symptoms are stress-related or if there's an ailment i should be looking to treat. any insights?
i have a speckled sussex who has been keeping her mouth open (panting style) much of the time (but not all) regardless of temperature. she also has had very watery poop for a few days. she's eating and drinking, but maybe with less enthusiasm than previously.
there has been some stress in the henhouse (two raccoon break-ins with 2 of the previously 4-bird flock being killed). i've done a better job of sealing up the house since, and everyone survived the night last night.
just not sure if these symptoms are stress-related or if there's an ailment i should be looking to treat. any insights?