Silkie is yawning non stop, help!

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

My silkie recently had a beak/eye injury which I treated with vetericyn and Blue kote, it seems to be healing nicely. She has been a bit distant from the flock since but has been eating and drinking. The last 2 days she has been yawning non stop, last night she slept in the nesting box. Any ideas what’s going on with her and how I can help her? Thanks so much I tried to upload a video but it says he format is not compatible... .mov

 

[AnimalGeek23]

Does she show any other irregular behavior? Very legarthic behavior?
By non stop you mean it literally, right... So she’s not just super tired? There is a possibility that she is tired of the injury... never heard of this problem... there’s folks out there who know more than me though, hope they can help.

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

Does she show any other irregular behavior? Very legarthic behavior?
By non stop you mean it literally, right... So she’s not just super tired? There is a possibility that she is tired of the injury... never heard of this problem... there’s folks out there who know more than me though, hope they can help.

Yes she has been lethargic, the yawning doesn’t stop at all. While observing here this morning I noticed she was shaking her head a little and almost licking her beak. It’s breaking my heart, I’m going to try to find a vet that treats chickens around here.

 

[AnimalGeek23]

As soon as you can, visit the vet. Keep on treating her with her medications for her injury.
Best of luck

 

[AnimalGeek23]

I hope other people can help you more... I’m not an expert at these kinds of things...

 

[jolly wattles]

Try checking her crop. It could be impacted. They usually "yawn" when trying to adjust it. See if its squeeshy or hard. Smell her breath and see if it smells sour.

 

[Shadrach]

My silkie recently had a beak/eye injury which I treated with vetericyn and Blue kote, it seems to be healing nicely. She has been a bit distant from the flock since but has been eating and drinking. The last 2 days she has been yawning non stop, last night she slept in the nesting box. Any ideas what’s going on with her and how I can help her? Thanks so much I tried to upload a video but it says he format is not compatible... .mov

I would take her to a vet if possible.
I had a hen yawn a bit like that and I got told she probably had worms. I treated them all with flubenvet and he was fine after a couple of days.
I would still take her to a vet.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My silkie recently had a beak/eye injury which I treated with vetericyn and Blue kote, it seems to be healing nicely. She has been a bit distant from the flock since but has been eating and drinking. The last 2 days she has been yawning non stop, last night she slept in the nesting box. Any ideas what’s going on with her and how I can help her? Thanks so much I tried to upload a video but it says he format is not compatible... .mov

Yes she has been lethargic, the yawning doesn’t stop at all. While observing here this morning I noticed she was shaking her head a little and almost licking her beak. It’s breaking my heart, I’m going to try to find a vet that treats chickens around here.

The BYC video upload does not work. You will need to upload videos to youtube or similar platform, then provide us the link.

Seeking vet care is always best.

Have you looked inside her beak for any obstructions, yellow plaques or canker?
Is her crop empty, full, hard, soft, squishy, doughy or does she have sour breath?

Do you notice any wheezing with the yawning or cough? Any discharge from the nostrils or eyes?

What was the beak/eye injury like - was she pecked?

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

I couldn’t feel anything abnormal with her crop, she feels so light when I picked her up