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

[azygous]

Try reading this. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[HeatherKellyB]

So I do know where the crop is but I haven't checked it first thing in the morning which is what I was reading in "how to check for obstructed or sour crop". This just started so I haven't checked her crop in the morning. I will definitely do this in the morning. I'm going to read the link you just posted now. Again, I really appreciate your time and advice. Thank you so much

 

[Snowingamanda]

I’m no expert at all, but just a thought - could she be allergic or have something in her nostrils that’s irritating her?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I’m no expert at all, but just a thought - could she be allergic or have something in her nostrils that’s irritating her?

I did check her nasal passages because I thought that too, but they seem to be clear as far as I can see. They were just moved and are now on sand, as of 3 days ago.

 

[Snowingamanda]

I’ve read a thread somewhere here on BYC that someone’s chickens on sand didn’t do well, there was too much sand in their crop and it also irritated their airways and their feet... sorry I don’t remember which thread it was or I’d post a link, but personally, I’d stay away from sand. However, again, a disclaimer here is that I’m not an expert, I’m a beginner myself

 

[azygous]

I’ve read a thread somewhere here on BYC that someone’s chickens on sand didn’t do well, there was too much sand in their crop and it also irritated their airways and their feet... sorry I don’t remember which thread it was or I’d post a link, but personally, I’d stay away from sand. However, again, a disclaimer here is that I’m not an expert, I’m a beginner myself

Beware of considering a single thread a definitive judgement of something that has many factors contributing to whether it will be something that could work in your situation or not.

The success of sand in a run or coop depends on climate first, local environmental factors second, the quality of the sand and underlying soil, and drainage. It depends on whether the run is covered, on whether the run is regularly cleaned, and the individual health of the chickens.

There are problems with any substrate. This is why chicken keepers make different choices when it comes to what best serves their purposes.

It is a known fact, though, that on extremely rare occasions, a chicken will have a dietary disorder called pica where they will consume too much dirt or sand to the exclusion of their feed. It's not a problem caused by either the sand or the dirt.

 

[Snowingamanda]

Beware of considering a single thread a definitive judgement of something that has many factors contributing to whether it will be something that could work in your situation or not.

The success of sand in a run or coop depends on climate first, local environmental factors second, the quality of the sand and underlying soil, and drainage. It depends on whether the run is covered, on whether the run is regularly cleaned, and the individual health of the chickens.

There are problems with any substrate. This is why chicken keepers make different choices when it comes to what best serves their purposes.

It is a known fact, though, that on extremely rare occasions, a chicken will have a dietary disorder called pica where they will consume too much dirt or sand to the exclusion of their feed. It's not a problem caused by either the sand or the dirt.

Thank you, very informative

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I've been looking into alternatives to replace it already. My other flock is also on sand and they do well. I just really like what I've been reading about the deep litter

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Beware of considering a single thread a definitive judgement of something that has many factors contributing to whether it will be something that could work in your situation or not.

The success of sand in a run or coop depends on climate first, local environmental factors second, the quality of the sand and underlying soil, and drainage. It depends on whether the run is covered, on whether the run is regularly cleaned, and the individual health of the chickens.

There are problems with any substrate. This is why chicken keepers make different choices when it comes to what best serves their purposes.

It is a known fact, though, that on extremely rare occasions, a chicken will have a dietary disorder called pica where they will consume too much dirt or sand to the exclusion of their feed. It's not a problem caused by either the sand or the dirt.

I have noticed this bird and my other EE purposely eating pine shavings on multiple occasions. They do eat their All Flock/Flock Raiser (I purchase whichever was milled most recently) so I figured they were just being weirdos (like their keeper)

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sorry, I just saw this. @azygous is definitely your expert here. I'm more of an encourager, and definitely a learner myself when it comes to health issues. You're in good hands with azygous!