Hen Rubs her Head

[Pretty Pony]

I have one SLW hen that is rubbing her head on her back. She is eating and walking around but will stop, sit and rub the back of her head . I have been giving her vitamins for the last two weeks on and off. I even banded her leg at one point just so I could id her as she was getting so much better, I couldn't find her in the flock. She does sound "raspy" when I hold her. Now I think she has an upper respiratory problem. How should I treat this? All the other hens are just fine..??

 

[kyrose]

as far as the respitory problem,dont do anything unless you think shes having trouble breathing.then,if it were me,id seperate and start her on duramycin,or whatever antibiotic is available to you.

 

[Pretty Pony]

That's where I am conflicted...She does sound rattlely, but other than this head rubbing thing, she is active, eating , and when I let the hens out for the day, she runs with all the girls..

 

[kyrose]

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if it were me i probably wouldnt treat at this time and just try to keep an eye on her.as far as rubbing her head,is it possible she may have some parasites?