Sick Hen

[mebuff daisy]

One of my buff orps is having trouble breathing,when she breaths in she fine but when she breaths out her beck opens,What can I do?
I do not want to lose her.Can I try Vetrx ?

 

[Eggcessive]

Have you looked inside her mouth and throat for any blockage, white, or gray patches? Look at a normal chicken first, then her. Is she hot and panting from high temperatures in your area? They tend to hold the wings away from the body when hot. Vet RX is a product I haven't used--it is aromatic oils, and works like Vicks. If you have it, you can try it. Look for any signs of a respiratory infection--watery eyes or bubbles in the eyes, nasal drainage, cough or sneeze, swelling around the eye, or chest rattles.

 

[mebuff daisy]

Thanks,I will take a look,Also do you know were I can buy Vetrx?

 

[hugz4all4]

Thanks,I will take a look,Also do you know were I can buy Vetrx?

Feed stores should carry it.

 

[mebuff daisy]

TSC ?

 

[BantamLover21]

TSC ?

Maybe.

 

[mebuff daisy]

Thanks , also today I cleaned out the coop and now she seems to breath much better.

The coop had not been cleaned since this winter - overdue. My buff does not live with a flock -they all peck her, she lives in side my storege shed with another hen.This winter she was very sick

but she got better

,Thanks for the advice, Ann

 

[mebuff daisy]

Now she has trouble walking around and sleeps on the floor.She is 2 years old and does not lay.She seems very fat around her vent and
some times she closes one eye.I do not want to lose her .

Any advice will be greatly welcome . I love her so much do not want to lose her.

 

[Eggcessive]

That sounds a bit like egg yolk peritonitis or internal laying. Does here lower abdomen look like it could be full of fluid? Ascities or fluid in the belly is common with hens having EYP, liver, or heart problems. Liver disease can result from EYP and fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome. Here is some info on EYP and ascites:
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/79443/tell-me-about-your-internal-layers
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...and-other-egg-issues-will-this-never-end-long
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/853726/ascites-in-desperate-need-of-some-help-and-guidance

 

[mebuff daisy]

Now she is doing awful and looks more dead then alive,I think that she is in some sort of a coma,and is surrering.What do I do ?