black5wann
In the Brooder
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Not sure exact breed, but she’s around 4-5 years old.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
We were away on vacation for 3 days and when we got back tonight I checked in the coop and Frances was breathing very heavily with wings out and hunched. It seemed more severe than just being hot. We brought her inside and noticed she is standing oddly and breathing heavily. Her crop also feels a bit squishy and hanging lower. She’s had some coordination issues in the past weeks jumping down from roost on her own but chalked it up to old age.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
These symptoms of the severe breathing just started tonight or within the last two days and our chicken sitter did not notice. Maximum time would be two days.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
Not that I can see.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
Frances is an older bird and has had egg laying issues for a while now. (Deformed eggs, shell-less, rarely lays). I suspect there could be a reproductive issue but this breathing is the main concern.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
I believe so but couldn’t confirm since we were away a few days.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc
We have her isolated now so will have more info on this.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
Separated from flock and brought inside in cooler house.
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?
Treating myself
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
Please find video link in reply
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Pine shavings
Not sure exact breed, but she’s around 4-5 years old.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
We were away on vacation for 3 days and when we got back tonight I checked in the coop and Frances was breathing very heavily with wings out and hunched. It seemed more severe than just being hot. We brought her inside and noticed she is standing oddly and breathing heavily. Her crop also feels a bit squishy and hanging lower. She’s had some coordination issues in the past weeks jumping down from roost on her own but chalked it up to old age.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
These symptoms of the severe breathing just started tonight or within the last two days and our chicken sitter did not notice. Maximum time would be two days.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
Not that I can see.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
Frances is an older bird and has had egg laying issues for a while now. (Deformed eggs, shell-less, rarely lays). I suspect there could be a reproductive issue but this breathing is the main concern.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
I believe so but couldn’t confirm since we were away a few days.
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc
We have her isolated now so will have more info on this.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
Separated from flock and brought inside in cooler house.
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?
Treating myself
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
Please find video link in reply
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Pine shavings
