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Chirping
- Jan 10, 2023
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One of my chickens, Erica Eggstrada, is very sick. I just noticed this behavior this morning when I went to let the girls out. She didn’t want to move out of the coop. I knew something was wrong, because she always runs up and wants to be petted. If anyone can identity from the video. Please let me know!
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) 1 1/2 year old Golden Comet. She definitely looks/feels lighter
2) What is the behavior, exactly: She is non stop gasping every 2-3 seconds, stretching her neck upwards. Very light wheeze.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? Just noticed this behavior today.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? All of the rest of the flock seems to be happy and healthy
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma:No signs of trauma
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation: Unknown
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. Her rear end did appear to have a little runny poop, but nothing extreme at all
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? I’ve isolated her and administered an electrolyte solution. Placed healthy snacks in her enclosure.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? I would like to treat myself.
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help. I made a video:
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use.
Two interconnected coops attached to a 10x10 run. Straw on floor and bedding.
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) 1 1/2 year old Golden Comet. She definitely looks/feels lighter
2) What is the behavior, exactly: She is non stop gasping every 2-3 seconds, stretching her neck upwards. Very light wheeze.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? Just noticed this behavior today.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? All of the rest of the flock seems to be happy and healthy
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma:No signs of trauma
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation: Unknown
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. Her rear end did appear to have a little runny poop, but nothing extreme at all
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? I’ve isolated her and administered an electrolyte solution. Placed healthy snacks in her enclosure.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? I would like to treat myself.
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help. I made a video:
Two interconnected coops attached to a 10x10 run. Straw on floor and bedding.
