Something wrong with hen PLEASE HELP

[CandyQueen]

We just hauled her inside after the fireworks started getting a bit too loud for my roosters liking

And when I bring her in I notice she's panting and not walking around like she usually does

Then I hold her and try to calm her down because I think "Maybe she's on edge because of the fireworks"

But then I bring her into the back room to eat and now she won't move at all (She is standing up) and her eyes are closed and she's still panting , and she jumps up at the sound of fireworks


PLEASE HELP, I REALLY DON'T WANT TO HAVE SOLUTION WHEN IT'S TOO LATE

 

[GitaBooks]

Sorry it took so long to respond:

Your hen could be panicking, something birds do at loud sounds. Keep her calm and away from the noise as much as possible.
She could be over-heating, perhaps due to panic, so dip her feet in cool (not cold) water and keep her in a cool room.
She could have run into something when surprised and injured herself.

I hope she gets better soon. Best of luck!

 

[CandyQueen]

Thank you so much for the help!!

I'll do just that; and that does make a lot of sense

Thanks again!

 

[21hens-incharge]

As I struggle with 2 dogs each weighing 120 pounds and totally terrified of the fireworks I would agree it is the noise most likely.

Are the fireworks close enough that the smoke is getting in your coop?

 

[CandyQueen]

Yes they are, also the wind is blowing toward the coop so I imagine that a lot of smoke is getting to their lungs...

Anyway to help that? I have them inside right now

 

[GitaBooks]

That's good that you have them indoors. Smoke inhalation is very dangerous to birds and kills them very quickly. Make sure they are somewhere without smoke, such as in the basement.

I hope they get better soon!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Not much you can do about the wind.

You have them in the house? I think that is a good way to keep them out of the smoke. Fresh air and calm place to be is I think the best thing you can do for them right now.

I know last year the neighbors were doing a LOT of fireworks and my hens were wheezing for a couple days after that. I thought for sure they were going to die from it but it cleared up and all made it.

If they are not in the house then perhaps the garage is better right now than the coop.