Recently our pet chicken has been having trouble breathing at night/early morning and I'm hoping someone can help me figure out what's wrong. Our local vet does not support chickens so I have to search online. The issue started about 2 weeks ago and we thought she might be hungry or constipated, but we believe it is either a breathing issue or sickness.
Some info about her:
Audio of noises:
I've attached a few pictures but she was running away from me so they arent that good. I can get better pictures later when shes inside if anyone needs them.
Thank you,
Some info about her:
- She is about 12-13 years old, I dont remember exactly. She no longer lays eggs
- She is the only chicken we have, so no risk of spreading or catching diseases with other chickens.
- She behaves normally during the day. She has free-roam in our backyard, and will walk around looking for bugs (and whatever else chickens do)
- For the past 6 months she has been sleeping inside. She comes to the back door in the afternoon and we let her in, give her dinner, then she sleeps in one of the empty dog kennels.
- For awhile she was eating various table scraps (rice, eggs, bread, macaroni) as well as whatever she picks up outside. Since the issues have started we've stopped these foods and have been giving her mixed chicken feed only.
- A few weeks ago, she discharged a decent amount of blood (we don't know where it came out of, just the end-result), but she was fine after that. We believe she may have choked on some hard bread.
- No noticeable breaks, cuts, or injuries. Besides the breathing issues she moves and eats fine.
Audio of noises:
I've attached a few pictures but she was running away from me so they arent that good. I can get better pictures later when shes inside if anyone needs them.
Thank you,