Simmons Homestead
Chirping
It's been a while since I've posted here but here goes:
Today (just a few minutes ago) I noticed one of my hens open-mouthed breathing. I can hear her wheezing (slightly) and she can't cluck like she used to. Otherwise ravenous appetite as usual but she doesn't seem to want to drink water. She still does make sounds though and there's no discharge. Is this an illness or is it something caught? I massaged her throat for a little bit and that seemed to help her. I don't know what to do or where even to start with her. Any advice would be appreciated.
Edit: it sounds kind of like she has a dry throat and it's very subtle but I noticed it instantly because I go out there every day to spend time with them. It wasn't there yesterday as far as I know.
Today (just a few minutes ago) I noticed one of my hens open-mouthed breathing. I can hear her wheezing (slightly) and she can't cluck like she used to. Otherwise ravenous appetite as usual but she doesn't seem to want to drink water. She still does make sounds though and there's no discharge. Is this an illness or is it something caught? I massaged her throat for a little bit and that seemed to help her. I don't know what to do or where even to start with her. Any advice would be appreciated.
Edit: it sounds kind of like she has a dry throat and it's very subtle but I noticed it instantly because I go out there every day to spend time with them. It wasn't there yesterday as far as I know.