Wattle swelling?

[Angie Morgan]

and no respiratory issues? of any kind?


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No none at all. This morning he is just holding his head down. The swelling is pretty bad.

 

[Angie Morgan]

Today’s pics and update. Still no nasal discharge or coughing. Nothing other than the enormous swelling. He takes water via medicine dropper and I’m fixing him some wet mash. He is so miserable.

 

[lazy gardener]

Allergic reaction of some sort. I have no idea. I wonder if you could give him a small dose of benadryl, and perhaps a broad spectrum antibiotic???

 

[Angie Morgan]

I sent my husband to town to grab benedryl. I’m trying that to see if it helps any. Then I guess tomorrow call the Vet to see what he thinks.

 

[lazy gardener]

FYI, I am in no way qualified to offer medical advice. You should do the homework before medicating your bird with anything.

 

[Angie Morgan]

Oh I have been since yesterday. I’ve read for hours. I’m just out of options to try to help him until tomorrow.

 

[lazy gardener]

Ok, then. In your shoes, I'd be grasping at straws. he looks worse today. If you can't turn this around, of course your next option would be to cull him. that amount of swelling is likely to affect his ability to breathe.

 

[Angie Morgan]

I know. That’s what I’m dreading. Luckily I’ve got a husband to do the dirty work. I just wish I had an explanation. I’ve checked all my others and everyone else seems to be fine.

 

[getaclue]

You might try this link: http://www.poultrydvm.com/symptoms

 

[Angie Morgan]

I did. I looked at everything it matches but he has None of the other symptoms.