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

[HeatherKellyB]

I applaud your good sense.

I'll take it, thank you! That's another reason that I am always in awe of you and the other few that always help out with so many on here. The patience you all show is AMAZING! I know that it feels like you're banging your heads against the wall, way too often. Even so, you're still so helpful in spite of so many things, even a complete lack of common sense, plus you're kind and caring. Thank you thank you thank you! You deserve nothing but the very best, especially after putting so much help and positivity out in the world

 

[azygous]

Thank you. I appreciate your very kind words. It's people like you who help make what we try to do here so very fulfilling.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Empty crop this morning, so I guess this is just something she's going to deal with from time to time. In the future, it seems like from all of the information I've been so thankful to get, that if/when it happens again, to just give her time and if it's not resolved within 24 hours or other signs/symptoms accompany it, then seek help from you amazing folks here. Thank you again. I am so grateful to you for helping and for everything you do here. You deserve nothing but the very best in everything. Thank you so much.

 

[azygous]

Chickens can have harmless, however annoying, little defects, just like people. Goddess knows I sure have my fair share. It doesn't mean your hen isn't perfect in her own way.

As long as this doesn't affect her health and quality of life, I wouldn't worry about it. If she starts to get lethargic and her comb turns dark, and the symptoms worsen, then you'll know something serious is going on.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I've noticed that Amelia Bedila does this when she gets stressed (actually when any of the boys attempt to mount her). Today she is not herself. Her crop is empty this evening and she doesn't want anything to eat, other than raisins (only gave her that because she wouldn't eat anything else). My other birds that are in a different coop/run have had some messy bottoms so I've cut out everything but feed from everyone's diets. I can't find anyone to do a fecal. I was able to collect a poop from Amelia and it's formed normal but seems to have cecal in it as well. The stool is green. Does this give any clue as to what's wrong?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

@azygous, @Wyorp Rock

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a worm kit that you can collect on your chicken and mail in for results on worms or coccidiosis:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5SOZ4/?tag=backy-20

Let us know what it shows if you decide to use it.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

 

[Wyorp Rock]

've noticed that Amelia Bedila does this when she gets stressed (actually when any of the boys attempt to mount her). Today she is not herself.

I'm sorry she's not doing well today.
How many cockerels/roosters are living with her?
Green poop can be associated with not eating. If she's not eating well because of the boys, then separating them out may be a solution.

Getting a fecal float from a vet can be a challenge. As mentioned there is a mail order service that you can buy off amazon. NC state labs also will perform them, I have not used their services yet. We have 4 labs, my understanding you can send or take samples to them so if one is near you, then I would call and ask how to do that.

http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/ncvdl/

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'm sorry she's not doing well today.
How many cockerels/roosters are living with her?
Green poop can be associated with not eating. If she's not eating well because of the boys, then separating them out may be a solution.

Getting a fecal float from a vet can be a challenge. As mentioned there is a mail order service that you can buy off amazon. NC state labs also will perform them, I have not used their services yet. We have 4 labs, my understanding you can send or take samples to them so if one is near you, then I would call and ask how to do that.

http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/ncvdl/

I've got her separated from everyone as she is just standing around with her eyes closed. She will take a bite here and there but won't eat like normal. There are 3 cockerels (3 too many) in this flock and one of them is just making life miserable, especially her, since she is the head Pullet in this flock. I wonder if I should treat for coccidia for now, in hopes to get her through tonight? I can take a sample to the lab in Raleigh tomorrow, so thank you so much for the link.