- Dec 30, 2010
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Hello, everyone.
About 2 weeks ago, we adopted 2 approximately 1 yr. old hens. Our flock has adjusted to them pretty well, although they do continue to peck the head of one in particular. She isn't totally featherless on her head, but she may get a bald spot soon. We've also been wondering if 2 of the birds (which 2 we don't know) aren't laying - or if another hen is eating the eggs and leaving no evidence. (We have seen 1 of our hens eat an egg this way in the past, but I am also checking the nesting boxes every hour.)
Today, this new bird started wheezing and shaking her head. We did notice her sneezing over the weekend, also.
1) What type of bird , age and weight? Silver Wyandotte, about 1 yr., probably 8 or 9 lbs. She hasn't lost or gained weight that we've noticed.
2) What is the behavior, exactly. She wheezes, especially when moving. And sometimes shakes her head.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? 1 day
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma. No, aside from the loss of some feathers on the head, which we know is coming from pecking.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation. No idea
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all. We have seen her eat and drink, but I can't say if she's doing this less or more than usual
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. Fine
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? None
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? I would treat her myself
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use. Straw; there is tons of ventilation because we've actually been leaving the coop open at all times to reduce stress because the birds are new. The coop has an attached run that's quite secure.
About 2 weeks ago, we adopted 2 approximately 1 yr. old hens. Our flock has adjusted to them pretty well, although they do continue to peck the head of one in particular. She isn't totally featherless on her head, but she may get a bald spot soon. We've also been wondering if 2 of the birds (which 2 we don't know) aren't laying - or if another hen is eating the eggs and leaving no evidence. (We have seen 1 of our hens eat an egg this way in the past, but I am also checking the nesting boxes every hour.)
Today, this new bird started wheezing and shaking her head. We did notice her sneezing over the weekend, also.
1) What type of bird , age and weight? Silver Wyandotte, about 1 yr., probably 8 or 9 lbs. She hasn't lost or gained weight that we've noticed.
2) What is the behavior, exactly. She wheezes, especially when moving. And sometimes shakes her head.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? 1 day
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma. No, aside from the loss of some feathers on the head, which we know is coming from pecking.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation. No idea
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all. We have seen her eat and drink, but I can't say if she's doing this less or more than usual
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. Fine
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? None
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? I would treat her myself
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use. Straw; there is tons of ventilation because we've actually been leaving the coop open at all times to reduce stress because the birds are new. The coop has an attached run that's quite secure.
