Is she choking ??? Help

[Opiumbrella]

Mailable. Feels like an empty crop - she was trying to eat when this started to happen

I looked at her throat with my phone's flashlight and I can't see anything weird - honestly I think she might have eaten too rapidly or something that she shouldn't but I don't know why she doesn't stop.

I mean I've seen chickens choking but these symptoms didn't last too long

It’s possible she inhaled something.

 

[MaeM]

Is the saddle to tight? I read a saddle that is too tight could strangle a bird.

No, plus the saddle isn't new, she has worn it before and never showed any symptom

 

[Opiumbrella]

This is a good point about the saddle. I would also question how the saddle is attached. Sometimes raising the head can be adjusting the crop, so if the saddle is interfering with the crops ability to move, this could be causing some distress.

Yes I agree. I would def remove it ASAP just to be sure. As she shouldn’t wear it in distress anyways.

 

[MaeM]

It’s possible she inhaled something.

That's what I think, too. What can I do if this is the case? Apart from removing the saddle (I just did it - no changes)

 

[Letty1]

That's what I think, too. What can I do if this is the case? Apart from removing the saddle (I just did it - no changes)

You could try massaging her throat and offering her water.

 

[MaeM]

You could try massaging her throat and offering her water.

She didn't want water at first, then she drank on her own. Didn't help.

At least it isn't likely that she dies from this is it? I love her so much

 

[Letty1]

She might have a respiratory disease.

 

[Letty1]

How is your hen doing?

 

[MaeM]

Is there any way I can differentiate between gapeworms and respiratory infections?

 

[MaeM]

Guys, I took her to a vet who gave her dexamethasone + tetracycline. No idea why, but that worked.

Any guess of what it could've been?