1 day old chick lost balance and it's face went a little deep into the waterer. Now it's gasping like it's short of breath. I read somewhere that it probably got water in its lungs and will develop pneumonia. That person gives antibiotics to the chicks when that happens, but they didn't say...
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Chicken, 2 years, 8 lbs
2) What is the behavior, exactly. She has prolapse of her cloaca and ovaduct. There are 2 openings showing. W
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms...
I do not see any mites or lice, but I am not so sure I am good at looking for them. What is the recommended treatment for them? I have ivermectin pour on and usually use 2-3 drops of it on their back.
We double checked his ears and they look clean.
He is pushing himself backwards in his...
Thanks for letting me know the roof of the beak is normal. I have 2 other roosters that it is possible that he tusseled with, though I have never seen either one bother him, but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. I added a couple videos for how we have been feeding him. Does it hurt them...
Thank you for your response and guidance. My apologies, yes it was 4 days ago Jan 19th. He now has blood in his poop. I didn't see any lice/mites, but I could have missed them. I read that the motrin or carprofen (I have that too) helps with pain and to relax muscles so I thought that it might...
Sorry this is long. My questions based on my reading. I went to many different sites and forums (this one included)
Please any help is greatly appreciated. This is my 11 year olds favorite rooster.
My questions are -
1. What kind of anti-inflammatory is acceptable to be used for chickens...
I have a duck with Flystrike and I called my vet and asked what he prefers....he said soak in warm a little soapy with epsom salt for at least 5 minutes. Dry with hairdryer. I used warm heat on high blowing and kept pressing the cool button intermittently.
Then he said to spray Ether (which is...