- Apr 8, 2012
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Just a question if anyone can help - we have 4 x 15 week old Pekin Bantams.
A few days ago we noticed one of them was very lethargic and on closer inspection the right side of her face was quite swollen. There was a small red dot underneath her eye - insect bite? Scratch mark from another hen?
Her face was swollen to the point where it had pushed her beak out of alignment and we realized that shehadn't been able to eat or drink properly for about 24 hours and was therefore dehydrated. We spent the next few days syringing mushed up grain and water into her and once the swelling went down she was much better and back to normal appetite and energy.
Her beak however, is still slightly out - ie top and bottom don't line up.
Any suggestions??
(Australia)
A few days ago we noticed one of them was very lethargic and on closer inspection the right side of her face was quite swollen. There was a small red dot underneath her eye - insect bite? Scratch mark from another hen?
Her face was swollen to the point where it had pushed her beak out of alignment and we realized that shehadn't been able to eat or drink properly for about 24 hours and was therefore dehydrated. We spent the next few days syringing mushed up grain and water into her and once the swelling went down she was much better and back to normal appetite and energy.
Her beak however, is still slightly out - ie top and bottom don't line up.
Any suggestions??
(Australia)