I have a free range yard fowl which because of the tree cover I only spotted yesterday, which was breathing in a very laboured and rattly way. As the day progressed the breaths got shorter, and I figured I would find a dead bird this morning.
I had her isolated, and gave her feed, and water which was dosed with Grapefruit seed extract. I know on humans the GSE works as a non toxic natural antibiotic. I even used it successfully on my aged wife when her covid cough started to show signs of infection.
This morning much to my surprise the bird was still alive minus the phlegmy rattle and looking more perky. I picked her up to see whether she could be relocated and her lower chest was quite soft and spongy as if there was gas or fluid there.
I am sure a long time ago I read that drawing off the fluid with a syringe was an option, but my searches to date have not given any results I can use, so hence the fresh question.
Any ideas please.
I had her isolated, and gave her feed, and water which was dosed with Grapefruit seed extract. I know on humans the GSE works as a non toxic natural antibiotic. I even used it successfully on my aged wife when her covid cough started to show signs of infection.
This morning much to my surprise the bird was still alive minus the phlegmy rattle and looking more perky. I picked her up to see whether she could be relocated and her lower chest was quite soft and spongy as if there was gas or fluid there.
I am sure a long time ago I read that drawing off the fluid with a syringe was an option, but my searches to date have not given any results I can use, so hence the fresh question.
Any ideas please.