yep... because of the heart failure the bird's lung efficiency is compromised and it's oxygen saturation is reduced. In advanced stages it causes cyanosis and it can be observed readily in the comb and wattles. Even the beak and legs can get a bluish tint.... just like a human getting pale or cyanotic lips and nailbeds.
Quote: omgawd! I would have to schedule biweekly checkups to make sure they don't croak on me before I do the deed right!
Amazing how much I have learned on this thread about this whole chicken eating thing ya know it! holy molasses!
We don't have a huge number of birds at any one time to deal with, so we try to get a good look at each of them once a day for illness or injury. They thing is, you will get used to seeing a certain level of activity from your birds and start to recognize their 'normal'.... and when one gets sick it will stick out that it isn't normal. Usually just increased lethargy or not rushing into the fray for food or something like that. If you see that, then look closer, check for signs of being picked on by other birds and look at their comb and wattle color.omgawd! I would have to schedule biweekly checkups to make sure they don't croak on me before I do the deed right!
Amazing how much I have learned on this thread about this whole chicken eating thing ya know it! holy molasses!
Stop it! You are not failing. You had one bad experience, and you need a little time to get past it. You will be fine.
