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Chirping
Of all the years I've had chickens, it never occured to me that they can throw up. I guess anything with a digestive system can, but I had never seen it happen, nor read about it. But today, as I scattered cracked corn and mealworms about the yard, I was watching my rooster go for a peck at the ground when suddenly he barfed! It did not look distressing to him, simply as if gravity were doing its job and when he angled his body just right, whatever fluid was lurking inside of him just fell out! He then pecked at the ground a bit as if nothing happened. Some background info to give context:
He is a roughly 30 week old Cuckoo Maran. Not previous issues with illness or parasites. No other bird is exhibiting symptoms of illness or parasite. His poop has been normal, although its been at least a week or so since I last observed frequently enough to determine if there was a problem. Still doing his business with their girls, and running after them if they stray from the flock. I've had him since he was 18 weeks old. I also just got home from work when this happened, so I have no clue what he may have been doing since yesterday morning. I was keeping an eye on him already, as I did notice some off-kiltered behavior but saw nothing that was completely convincing that he was suffering from something serious. I will admit that I'm not so positive after seeing him throw up or whatever happened. No treatment administered thusfar. I have been thinking about using a probiotic/immune boost supplement to their water, as I typically do once a month or so. Any thoughts? I don't know what to make of this!
He is a roughly 30 week old Cuckoo Maran. Not previous issues with illness or parasites. No other bird is exhibiting symptoms of illness or parasite. His poop has been normal, although its been at least a week or so since I last observed frequently enough to determine if there was a problem. Still doing his business with their girls, and running after them if they stray from the flock. I've had him since he was 18 weeks old. I also just got home from work when this happened, so I have no clue what he may have been doing since yesterday morning. I was keeping an eye on him already, as I did notice some off-kiltered behavior but saw nothing that was completely convincing that he was suffering from something serious. I will admit that I'm not so positive after seeing him throw up or whatever happened. No treatment administered thusfar. I have been thinking about using a probiotic/immune boost supplement to their water, as I typically do once a month or so. Any thoughts? I don't know what to make of this!
