Need help please. Pullet seems to have obstruction in throat and/or air sac/lung

[Wyorp Rock]

I was with my 12 & 13 week old flock in their coop/run. I heard a commotion that sounded like the cockerel trying to mount the Pullet and her resistance/fussing and then noticed my 13 week old EE Pullet had a feather from my 13 week old silkie cockerel in her mouth. The silkie cockerel was trying to figure out how to escape and Amelia Bedillia, my EE Pullet, started what sounds like coughing/trying to clear something from her throat. This was an hour ago. It's still going on and worse at times. I've got a video that shows kind of what she's doing but my connection is awful and it's taking forever to upload to YouTube. While we're waiting on the video so I can share the link, does anyone have any ideas? Right now, she's separated from the flock (please overlook all of the dog hair on the floor, as it's been a busy weekend and day) and I'm not sure if I should keep her separated or not. She's gobbling up meal worms but doesn't want her mash (wet all flock) or water. She took a taste of nutri drench but that's it.

How is she doing now?
In the video it sounds like stridor - which can be from an obstruction, mucous or inflammation in the airway. I would re-look inside the beak to make sure there's nothing stuck in the throat or airway. Most of the time stridor resolves on it's own in 24hrs. Keep us posted.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

How is she doing now?
In the video it sounds like stridor - which can be from an obstruction, mucous or inflammation in the airway. I would re-look inside the beak to make sure there's nothing stuck in the throat or airway. Most of the time stridor resolves on it's own in 24hrs. Keep us posted.

I put her back with her flock because she was back to herself other than sounding a little hoarse and an occasional cough. I've checked on her a few times since they went up and all seems well. I'm anxious to see how she is doing in the morning. She was already back to eating feed, meal worms, and raisins, so I was able to get her crop filled before bedtime. I'll update tomorrow morning. Thank you all so much. I am so grateful for each and every one of you.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I put her back with her flock because she was back to herself other than sounding a little hoarse and an occasional cough. I've checked on her a few times since they went up and all seems well. I'm anxious to see how she is doing in the morning. She was already back to eating feed, meal worms, and raisins, so I was able to get her crop filled before bedtime. I'll update tomorrow morning. Thank you all so much. I am so grateful for each and every one of you.

Please do keep us posted. I would check the crop first thing in the morning before she eats/drinks as @azygous has suggested - you never know - sometimes raspy breathing like that can be a number of things, so a crop issue needs to be ruled out too.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'll be sure to get out there and check her crop before sunrise, in case she decides to have an appetizer of pine shavings for breakfast. Thank you again, for everything. There are no words to express my gratitude

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I just got back from taking my daughter to school, but I did get out to check Amelia Bedillia's crop right before daylight and it felt empty. I didn't hear her coughing or any stridor in her breathing. As soon as she hit the ground, she was seeking out Blue, the silkie cockerel that was involved in whatever happened yesterday, to chase him and tried to peck him. I think I need to separate them. Should I start an antibiotic in case she did aspirate something or just keep a close eye on her?

 

[azygous]

The stridor likely has resolved. It's what happens in most cases. This is neither life threatening or requires an antibiotic. However, continue to watch her for signs of respiratory issues just in case.

 

[glassdragonfly]

Glad to hear she's doing better this morning!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I just got back from taking my daughter to school, but I did get out to check Amelia Bedillia's crop right before daylight and it felt empty. I didn't hear her coughing or any stridor in her breathing. As soon as she hit the ground, she was seeking out Blue, the silkie cockerel that was involved in whatever happened yesterday, to chase him and tried to peck him. I think I need to separate them. Should I start an antibiotic in case she did aspirate something or just keep a close eye on her?

Glad to hear she's perky this morning LOL
I agree with @azygous I would just watch/listen to her for a few days, it sounds like the stridor has resolved itself and there's no need for any further "treatment".

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Glad she's better!

 

[HeatherKellyB]

@Wyorp Rock @azygous
This same thing has happened again, with the same Pullet. Not exactly sure how it started for sure. I've got her in a small dog kennel inside because the other birds seem worried with Amelia Bedila's stridor & occasional hack. With it being nighttime and them being locked up, I worried about leaving her in there, on the perch, in the dark. I didn't separate Amelia Bedila and Blue (Silkie Cockerel) because they seemed to work out whatever was going on. She will go after him & most everyone first thing in the morning (she's a bit wild once they're let out of the henhouse at sunrise) but she sleeps on the lower perch with him and the silkie Pullet. Any suggestions? Is this still possibly the same as last time or do you think we're dealing with something else?