RickyHitch22
In the Brooder
- Aug 4, 2024
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1 yo indian runner/cayauga mix hen named Olive
She started making a sneezy/squeaking sound about 1.5 weeks ago. I then noticed after a few days that she was going into the edge of the woods away from everyone else and was open-mouth breathing. At this point I quarantined her because I didn't want anyone else getting sick. She is in a dog crate in our garage (far away from others). For the first few days she was lethargic and easy to pick up (not normal for her). Not eating and drinking much. Thought she was just sick with some respiratory issue. Started using vetrx on her. Rubbed under wings and on top of head as directions said. Didn't try putting down her throat though. After putting in on she would squeak/sneeze a lot for a good 5 minutes until she settled down.
After a few days in isolation she perked up. Eating and drinking normally. Pooping normally. Much more energy. Preening. Seemingly much better. However, she is still open mouth breathing at times (especially when stressed by people/animals in garage). When she eats/drinks, she squeaks/sneezes and shakes her head. She has never had any sort of discharge from eyes or nose. And no other symptoms besides the open mouth breathing and squeaking.
I am wondering if maybe something is lodged in her throat? I do not have access to a vet so whatever needs done will have to be done at home. I am willing to try anything. She isn't lethargic anymore and has gotten her sassiness back. I don't want to put her back with others though just in case it is something contagious and I know it will stress her out especially if she's not 100%.
My husband will put her down for me if that is what it comes to, but I certainly don't want to do that to a duck who is eating/drinking/sleeping/pooping normally. But I do want to try something to help her breathing/squeaking issue as she cannot live in a dog cage in my garage forever. HELP! Any suggestions on what to try?
She started making a sneezy/squeaking sound about 1.5 weeks ago. I then noticed after a few days that she was going into the edge of the woods away from everyone else and was open-mouth breathing. At this point I quarantined her because I didn't want anyone else getting sick. She is in a dog crate in our garage (far away from others). For the first few days she was lethargic and easy to pick up (not normal for her). Not eating and drinking much. Thought she was just sick with some respiratory issue. Started using vetrx on her. Rubbed under wings and on top of head as directions said. Didn't try putting down her throat though. After putting in on she would squeak/sneeze a lot for a good 5 minutes until she settled down.
After a few days in isolation she perked up. Eating and drinking normally. Pooping normally. Much more energy. Preening. Seemingly much better. However, she is still open mouth breathing at times (especially when stressed by people/animals in garage). When she eats/drinks, she squeaks/sneezes and shakes her head. She has never had any sort of discharge from eyes or nose. And no other symptoms besides the open mouth breathing and squeaking.
I am wondering if maybe something is lodged in her throat? I do not have access to a vet so whatever needs done will have to be done at home. I am willing to try anything. She isn't lethargic anymore and has gotten her sassiness back. I don't want to put her back with others though just in case it is something contagious and I know it will stress her out especially if she's not 100%.
My husband will put her down for me if that is what it comes to, but I certainly don't want to do that to a duck who is eating/drinking/sleeping/pooping normally. But I do want to try something to help her breathing/squeaking issue as she cannot live in a dog cage in my garage forever. HELP! Any suggestions on what to try?
